The Livelihoods Policy Brief series addresses economic challenges in Iraq, including the impact of external factors. It explores solutions and support mechanisms for policymakers, including assistance to firms, aiming to foster resilience and growth.
We designed custom illustrations for the covers of this series using tints of IOM colors. These illustrations portray small business owners such as tailors, woodworkers, bakers, and reflect the Iraqi culture.
Livelihoods Policy Brief No.1 examines labour market conditions in Ninewa, covering the economy, employment, and migration. It identifies job seeker support needs, highlights available jobs and skill gaps, and offers policy recommendations for strengthening labour markets.
Our team meticulously analyzed the data to turn complex findings of the report into engaging visuals that effectively communicated the key insights on topics such as sector analysis, employment preferences, salaries.
Livelihoods Policy Brief No.2 analyzes the impact of conditional cash grants during the Covid-19 pandemic on Iraqi SMEs. It compares EDF grant winners with non-recipients to study coping strategies and outcomes, providing insights on grant effectiveness.
Livelihoods Policy Brief No.3 focuses on the challenges faced by tomato and poultry farmers in Ninewa, Iraq, due to climate change and water scarcity. The brief examines the impact of rising global prices of essential commodities on these producers, highlights negative coping measures, and suggests interventions.
