NIPS – Support to Water Negotiations and Investment Planning Project
Local Economic Development, Governance of Public Services, Urban Planning
reference
IRAQ Waterkeeper Project
Sector
Governance of Public Services (Environmental Legislation)
Country
Iraq
Donor
EU-funded (via the "Iraq Waterkeeper Environmental Law and Advocacy Project")
Amount
Not available
Background and Objectives
The project aims to support civil society organizations (CSOs) in the Iraqi Kurdistan region by building their capacity for effective advocacy and lobbying, enhancing public participation, and strengthening cooperation between CSOs and government authorities. Additionally, it seeks to improve environmental enforcement capabilities.
Activities
- Training CSOs in advocacy and lobbying techniques.
- Organizing meetings and workshops to foster cooperation between CSOs and government bodies.
- Facilitating stakeholder meetings to enhance legislative transparency.
- Supporting the development of environmental enforcement skills.
Results
- Increased capacity of CSOs to promote transparent and effective policies.
- Strengthened cooperation between civil society and governmental institutions.
- Enhanced operational skills for applying and upholding environmental regulations
