Women Empowerment in Institutional Leadership
This policy debate focused the relatively weak participation of women in decision-making in Iraq and Kurdistan Region, and how to address the gap
MoreMERI Forum is Iraq's top policy conference that revolve heavily around the country's immediate policy priorities, the ever-changing regional dynamics and the opportunities available for international engagement.
While accountability should be a tool for reform, in Iraq it’s often wielded for political maneuvering and scoring points.
MERIIraq Forum is a unique platform in Baghdad for national and international stakeholders to share their visions, debate strategies, and offer bold and necessary policy recommendations designed to tackle the country’s major challenges.
MERIWhat are the reasons behind the limited impact of violent extremism and the Islamic State in the Kurdistan region of Iraq?
MERIThe Iraq Forum is a new Baghdad-based platform for policy debates; organised by MERI in partnership with Iraq Institute for Dialogue and Al-Nahrain Centre for Strategic Studies
MERIThe special policy debate was dedicated to discussing US policy in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, following a visit by a high-level US delegation to Baghdad and Erbil.
MERIThe unicameral legislature’s dominance has contributed to the country’s fragility, but a constitutionally mandated solution to this problem already exists
MERIThis policy debate focused the relatively weak participation of women in decision-making in Iraq and Kurdistan Region, and how to address the gap
MERIGypsies have been living in Iraq & KRI for centuries, adding to the country’s diversity. This report examines experiences of conflict, displacement & post-conflict priorities of Gypsies.
MERIBaghdad needs to maintain western troop presence as well as keep Tehran on side. There is a way forward
MERIPolicy makers and experts discussed the challenges and opportunities facing Iraq in the energy sector
MERIThis policy debate examined the mode of governance in Iraq, zeroing in on the ideal scenario that could suit Iraq in light of its constitutionally stated federal nature and the diversities it enjoins.
MERIIn this policy debate, the challenges and achievements of the incumbent Al-Sudani government was critically appraised, a year after its inauguration.
MERIIn this panel, discussions focused on Nineveh people’s needs, aspirations, and perceptions of governance in the province.
MERIAn in-depth analysis of the challenges and opportunities surrounding the implementation of the Sinjar Agreement, with Rebar Ahmed, the KRG Minister of Interior, and Claudio Cordone, the Deputy SRSG
MERIAn open and comprehensive debate with Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region on the challenges facing the KRI and Iraq.
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