UN-Habitat Iraq report<br />Assist. Prof. Malik Mustafa Mohammed<br /><br />• SDG 1: No Poverty<br />• SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation<br />• SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy<br />The UN-Habitat Iraq report refers to a series of reports and assessments published by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) that focus on urban development, housing, infrastructure, and humanitarian conditions in Iraq .<br />These reports are often produced in response to specific crises—such as conflict, displacement, or post-conflict recovery—and aim to provide data-driven insights into:<br />- The state of urban settlements <br />- Housing, water, sanitation, and electricity access <br />- Displacement and returnee trends <br />- Municipal governance and service delivery <br />- Reconstruction needs<br /> Common Themes in UN-Habitat Iraq Reports<br />1. Post-Conflict Recovery <br />- Many reports assess damage to cities affected by the conflict with ISIS (especially Mosul, Tikrit, Ramadi), including destruction of homes, infrastructure, and public buildings.<br />- Focuses on early recovery, rehabilitation of basic services, and community stabilization.<br />2. Displacement and Return <br />- Documents the situation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returning populations.<br />- Examines challenges related to housing rights , land ownership , tenure security, and access to services.<br />3. Urban Resilience and Governance <br />- Analyzes the capacity of local governments to manage urban growth, deliver services, and plan for sustainable development.<br />- Often includes recommendations for strengthening municipal institutions .<br />4. Infrastructure and Basic Services <br />- Assessments of the status of:<br /> - Water supply and sanitation<br /> - Electricity<br /> - Solid waste management<br /> - Transportation networks<br />- Highlights gaps and proposes interventions to improve access.<br />5. Youth and Economic Opportunities <br />- Explores how urban environments can support youth employment, entrepreneurship, and social cohesion.<br />Methodology<br />UN-Habitat typically uses a combination of:<br />- Field surveys <br />- Satellite imagery analysis <br />- Community consultations <br />- Partnerships with local authorities and NGOs <br />This mixed-method approach ensures comprehensive, ground-level insights.<br />Example Reports<br />Some notable UN-Habitat reports on Iraq include:<br />1. "Iraq Urban Crisis Report" (2017–2019) <br />- Focused on areas affected by conflict with ISIS.<br />- Provided detailed assessments of damage and displacement in cities like Mosul and Anbar.<br />2. "Iraq: Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA)" – jointly with World Bank (2017) <br />- Estimated the cost of rebuilding infrastructure at over $44 billion , with housing being the largest component.<br />3. "Return and Recovery Monitoring Reports" <br />- Tracked the movement of IDPs returning home and assessed their living conditions.<br /> 4. "State of Iraqi Cities" (SOIC) Reports <br />- A flagship series analyzing urbanization trends, governance, and development challenges across major Iraqi cities.<br /> Purpose & Impact<br />UN-Habitat’s reports on Iraq serve several key purposes:<br />- Inform humanitarian response and recovery planning <br />- Guide donors and policymakers in resource allocation<br />- Support national and local governments in rebuilding efforts<br />- Raise awareness about long-term urban development needs<br /><br />"Al-Mustaqbal University – The No. 1 Private University in Iraq"<br />