AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPress Freedom Under Pressure: Iraq’s Al-Nakhil Center warns that a government move to restrict official ads and route them through a unified electronic platform could shut down more than 20 newspapers, cutting revenue for already-struggling outlets and risking job losses—especially harming older readers who still rely on print. Digital Infrastructure Push: Uptime Institute signed an agreement with Nineveh governorate to strengthen Iraq’s digital infrastructure, build resilient data-center standards, and transfer skills as Nineveh positions itself as a technology investment hub. Road Safety Training: UNITAR, FIA, and the FIA Foundation launched the Safe Mobility for All and for Life programme for the MENA region, including Iraq, aiming to coordinate road-safety efforts and reduce traffic deaths using a “Safe System” approach. Returnee Livelihoods: In Erbil, the Rwanga Foundation wrapped up a 2023–2026 project supporting returnees with jobs, business training, grants, and awareness to reduce irregular migration risks. Water Access Snapshot: A new figure says 60% of Iraqis now have access to safely managed drinking water, highlighting progress alongside ongoing gaps.
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