Iraqi Dinar Discussion Board

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UN population agency and Iraq partner to boost development

Source: United Nations News Service
Date: 09 Jul 2009

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Iraqi Government have agreed to step up their collaboration in promoting national development in the strife-torn nation.

Earlier this week, top UNFPA officials wrapped up talks in the capital, Baghdad, with their Iraqi counterparts, including the Minister of Planning and Development Cooperation, the head of the Iraqi Prime Minister's Advisory Council, and representatives from the ministries of youth, heath, civil society and environment.

The meetings, also attended by 10 parliamentarians from seven governorates, focused on UNFPA's support of government programmes, including through providing technical support for this year's population and housing census.

Participants also discussed Iraq's reproductive health, gender, youth and population development needs in line with the country's 2010-2014 development plan.

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