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Integrating governance Assessment into Planning in p olitical Transition, Post-Conflict and Fragile Countries. IRAQ. Rini Reza 30 th Sep 2011. BACKGROUND. Following the 2003 invasion, reform has focused on: establishment of democratic state strengthening the economy
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Integrating governance Assessment into Planninginpolitical Transition, Post-Conflict and Fragile Countries IRAQ Rini Reza 30th Sep 2011
BACKGROUND Following the 2003 invasion, reform has focused on: • establishment of democratic state • strengthening the economy • resumption and expansion of services
THE TRANSITION VISION CURRENT • Security improved but fragile • Iraqi HHs were receiving 8 hours’ electricity per day through public network in 2007. Situation worse than in 2007, but some improvements in KRG • 44% children in Iraq finish primary school and illiteracy rate in the country is 1 in 5. The rate is 28% for women compared to men’s illiteracy rate of 12% • Iraq has a single sector economy – Oil. • Weak social contract despite “democracy” • Security improved but fragile Support the Government of Iraq and Iraqi women, men and children to have; • a secure, participatory, equitable, just and accountable governance process • enhanced quality of life
CHALLENGES COOPERATION (lack of trust) CONFINEMENT (total absence of freedom) CAPACITY (diminished by conflict) The 5 C’s COHERENCE (multiple interests) CORRUPTION (widely prevalent)
THE ROAD AHEAD ! How do we build collaborative partnerships…? How do we sustain the ‘recovery’…? Thank You!