Deputy Ambassador of Netherlands to Iraq discusses post-ISIL with MERI
April 7th, 2016 by MERI
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The post-DAESH situation can equally lead to renewed prosperity and progress, or disaster.
How Civil Society in the Kurdistan Region Views MERI’s Role
March 24th, 2016 by Linda Fawaz
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MERI should produce quality research that identifies the roots of the most pressing issues and offer targeted solutions for policy-makers.
Recovering Agriculture Activities and Livelihoods in Newly Liberated Areas
March 14th, 2016 by MERI
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Restoring the agriculture sector is important to prevent further displacement of people and allow for the eventual return of IDPs.
Compliance of Armed Forces with International Humanitarian Law
March 3rd, 2016 by MERI
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“Even during armed conflict, it is important to respect international humanitarian law because this is how a country and region can build its future peace, and democracy,”
Training Kurdistan Region’s Armed Forces on Compliance with International Humanitarian Law
March 3rd, 2016 by MERI
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This initiative is aimed at raising awareness of the norms and principles of IHL at all levels of Peshmerga forces; developing comprehensive mechanisms and policy recommendations that support compliance with IHL; and demonstrating the Peshmerga’s commitment to protecting fundamental human rights during times of war.
MERI debate on the current crisis in the Kurdistan Region
February 16th, 2016 by MERI
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The consequences of the current economic and political instability could have further implications on the social and security sectors as well.
MERI Ranked as Iraq’s Leading Think Tank
February 2nd, 2016 by MERI
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MERI ranked 58 out of 398 organisations in the MENA Region. MERI also became the highest ranked think tank in Iraq, where 31 think tanks are known to operate.
The Role of Think Tanks and Policy Institutes in Iraqi Kurdistan
January 31st, 2016 by MERI
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The importance of think tanks in terms of their impact and success in influencing policy-and decision-making process is to a large degree determined by the value which a society attributes to research and academic methodologies.
The future of Kurdistan Region’s economy, a roundtable at MERI
January 20th, 2016 by MERI
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The government has the focus on crisis management and needs to make this a national project, away from the political in-fight.
Identifying Global Beacons for Private Sector Reform
January 10th, 2016 by Dave van Zoonen
The vulnerability of Kurdistan’s economy to volatility in the international markets was painfully revealed by last year’s fall in oil prices.