UNDP to redeploy global experts to Iraq under Baghdad-based programs

BAGHDAD, Iraq — The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced plans to bring its global experts back to Iraq as part of its Baghdad-based programs, with a focus on rebuilding technical support on the ground. The agency said the redeployment is intended to accelerate work toward sustainable development goals and to deepen cooperation with the Iraqi government on reconstruction and stability. UNDP stated that the returning specialists will help provide capacity-building support to local institutions, alongside field-level technical advisory services and project implementation assistance. The agency did not disclose how many experts will be redeployed or specify their areas of expertise. The agency said additional details on the scope and timeline of the process will be shared at a later stage. No further information was immediately available.