Inside Iraq - Assessing Iraqi development - 25 Sep 09
- 12 years ago
It was once home to one of the world's oldest civilisations, but today Iraq's development index is worryingly low. Earlier this month, the UN held a roundtable debate to discuss key questions related to where Iraq stands politically, socially and economically - the result of which will inform the UN's ongoing work in the country. So what was discussed, what were the recommendations and will the UN be able to turn theory into practice on the ground in Iraq? Inside Iraq discusses.