Enhancing Transparent Participatory Governance and Human Rights (Project Number IRQ P1-04)

UNDP in close consultation with national counterparts proposes to undertake a series of interlinked and complementary interventions within a programmatic framework that aims to promote transparent participatory governance and strengthen human rights in Iraq. The proposed UNDP programmatic framework will have four main outputs focusing on  strengthening human rights and transparency through participatory governance mechanisms. First, the project will support the mandate and organizational  structure of the Human Rights Commission, including the establishment of sub-national commissions. Second, support will be provided for the long term institutional development of the Human Rights Commission and its outreach capabilities through participatory governance mechanisms. Third, particpatory governance will be promoted through accountability mechanisms by ensuring that frameworks, institutions and processes are in place to promote integrity, transparency and accountability at all levels of government. This will involve support for the ongoing roll out of the Government of Iraq's National Anti-Corruption Strategy, strengthening the capacities of key parliamentary committees (Integrity, Finance) to address corruption issues, enhancing the engagement of civil society organisations and media in addressing corruption and providing technical support for the establishment of a new KRG Commission of Integrity. Fourth, civil society organisations in Iraq will be utilised to promote participatory and transparent governance. This will involve financial and technical support to civil society organizations with a focus on enhancing their engagement with parliament and relevant parliamentary committees.