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Reconstruction of cultural heritage in historical urban centres in Iraq

Overview

This flagship project consists in : 

  • the rehabilitation of buildings and public infrastructure in the old cities of Mosul and Basrah (Iraq)
  • the revival of cultural and creative industries channeled through SMEs support, providing skills, jobs creation and livelihoods improvement for the local community, youth in particular
  • the delivery of technical training on reconstruction of heritage sites through Iraqi training centres, and general support to TVET sector (e.g. draft of new TVET law, New Governance Model, New National Qualification Framework, Curricula Development, Training of Trainers and CBT Modules for MoLSA centres).​

Key information

Global Gateway areas of partnerships

Education and Research

Type of initiative

Country level

Geographical focus

Asia and Pacific

Countries

Iraq

Team Europe members involved

European Commission

Initiative ID

IDI100-1

Milestones

  • Inauguration of restoration works for at least one prominent public buildings. - Q3/4 2024

Contact

For any enquiries on the project and on partnerships' opportunities, please contact:

MENA-B1atec [dot] europa [dot] eu (MENA-B1[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)