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The Republic of Iraq

Explore the history, government, economy, education system, culture, security challenges, and UNESCO restoration efforts in the Republic of Iraq.

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The Republic of Iraq

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  1. The Republic of Iraq By: Jake Plante

  2. History of Iraq • Formerly Known as Mesopotamia • Under Ottoman control from early 1500’s to 1932 • Independence in 1932

  3. Overview of government • Location: Middle East bordering the Persian Gulf • Type of Government: Parliamentary Democracy with a federal system of government. • President: H.E. Mr. Jalal Talabani

  4. Economy • Characterized by heavy dependence on oil exports and emphasis • Prior to war, Economy had a bright future • Iran-Iraq War devastated Economy • Agriculture

  5. Education • Centralized government-run educational system • Average cost per student: $620 • Almost complete gender parity

  6. Enrollment rates

  7. Iraqi Culture • 75% of the population is Arab • 15-20% of the population are Kurds • 5% are smaller groups • 96% Muslims, 3% Christian, 1% Jews • Shia vs. Sunni

  8. security • Resurgence of violence since withdrawal of American Troops in 2011 • Rival political factions • Institutional Weakness

  9. Unesco restoration of education • Education remains the major area of UNESCO assistance to Iraq. • Aim to reform through capacity-development • Increase access of quality education to vulnerable students • Improving types of Education (Technical, Vocational, Literacy and Life Skills, Secondary)

  10. Science and environment support • Water issues are extremely important for Iraq’s future • Capacity building of water institutions in Iraq project • Rehabilitation of Karez Systems

  11. Culture restoration • National capacities development of the protection, restoration, and conservation of Iraqi cultural property • National framework to develop cultural policies leading to sustainable development in place.

  12. Communication and information • Improved Governance • Protection of Human Rights through communication and information program • Media

  13. Summary

  14. Works Cited • Works Cited • "Iraq." GlobalEDGE. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Oct. 2013. <http://globaledge.msu.edu/>. • "Iraq." Iraq  | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2013. <http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/worldwide/arab-states/Iraq/>.

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