A Conversation with Iraq’s Planning and Migration Ministers
Channel: United States Institute of Peace
Date: 2021-06-23

A Look at How Iraq Is Managing Reconstruction, Reform Efforts and Its Recovery from the Conflict with ISIS.

Iraq stands at a crossroads as it prepares for critical national elections in October while managing a web of economic, political, security and public health challenges. Meanwhile, the country is still dealing with the heavy human legacy of the conflict with ISIS, with over 1.2 million internally displaced Iraqis and some 240,000 Syrian refugees. Many of them face significant humanitarian and protection needs, with those who are or perceived to be affiliated with ISIS presenting the most complicated cases. With the closure of internally displaced persons camps occurring in recent months, ensuring the safety and sustainability of displaced persons’ return and reintegration is crucial.

On June 23, USIP hosted a discussion with Iraq’s Minister of Planning Khalid Najim and Minister of Migration and Displacement Evan Jabro on the current situation and challenges to stabilization, reconstruction and reform efforts in Iraq. The discussion also shed light on the status of Iraq’s displaced communities and recent returnees — including ethnic and religious minorities and those at al-Hol camp — as well as the Iraqi government’s plans for the future.

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/conversation-iraqs-planning-and-migration-ministers

Speakers:

Michael Yaffe, opening remarks 
Vice President, Middle East and North Africa, U.S. Institute of Peace

Minister Khalid Batal Najm
Minister of Planning of the Republic of Iraq

Minister Evan Faeq Jabro
Minister of Migration and Displacement of the Republic of Iraq

Sarhang Hamasaeed, moderator
Director, Middle East Programs, U.S. Institute of Peace

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