Baghdad, Iraq – 18 November 2025
The Building Equitable and Inclusive Transformation (BEIT) towards Decent Work and Affordable Housing in Iraq project held its second Steering Committee Meeting in Baghdad. In his opening remarks, Dr. Mohamed Mohsen Al Sayed, Director General of the Local and Regional Development Directorate at the Ministry of Planning and Chair of the meeting, said: “The BEIT project is one of the important initiatives to provide adequate and affordable housing, contributing to addressing the housing crisis through collaboration between the Ministry of Planning, the relevant ministries, and international organizations.”
Under the leadership of the Ministry of Planning (MoP) and in collaboration with UN-Habitat, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the International Trade Centre (ITC), the European Union-funded BEIT project is driving systemic changes that position housing as a catalyst for sustainable growth. The project addresses housing deficits through increased supply and affordability; tackles unemployment through job creation, improved working conditions, and enhanced professional skills; and strengthens the sector through innovation and capacity-building for a greener and more sustainable housing market.
Mr. Ali Al-Naseri, Programme Manager for the cooperation section of EU Delegation to Iraq, highlighted the EU’s support, saying: “The European Union, through the BEIT project, is committed to an integrated approach that...
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