Project Description
| Full Title: | State Building in Iraq |
| Lead Fellow: | Dlawer Ala’Aldeen |
| Project in Brief: | A core theme for this on-going project focuses on strengthening Iraq’s state institutions and redefining its centre-periphery governance. Iraq’s long-term stability requires a clear, constitutional framework for power-sharing between Baghdad and the peripheral provinces and the Kurdistan Region. Relations with Erbil must be institutionalised through sustained dialogue and adherence to the Constitution, especially regarding revenue-sharing […] |
| Term: | On-going |
| Most Recent: | Publications and Events |
A core theme for this on-going project focuses on strengthening Iraq’s state institutions and redefining its centre-periphery governance. Iraq’s long-term stability requires a clear, constitutional framework for power-sharing between Baghdad and the peripheral provinces and the Kurdistan Region. Relations with Erbil must be institutionalised through sustained dialogue and adherence to the Constitution, especially regarding revenue-sharing and natural resource management. Equitable distribution of national wealth is essential to address grievances and build trust among Iraq’s diverse communities. Tackling systemic corruption and asserting state authority over non-state actors are also critical to restoring public confidence and ensuring the rule of law.
This is one of the focus areas of MERI’s research, which includes organisation of:
- Field surveys
- Key Informant Interviews
- Focus Group Discussions
- Track 2 dialogue
- Roundtables and workshops under Chatham House Rules
- Publication of policy briefs and policy reports with recommendations.