Experiences from Iraq and Actions for Change
This book examines how local societies, previously under Saddam Hussein’s dictatorship, can reconstruct democratic and decentralized communities. It talks about the principles of good governance, different theories of decentralization and planning, and the macro, meso, and micro levels that affect local governance.
It analyzes the evolution of the Kurdistan governance system and the impact of the Provincial Development Strategy post-2003. The Provincial Development Strategy employs participatory planning to tackle development challenges in three stages: formulation, implementation, and institutionalization. The book recognizes possible shortcomings in participatory methods but promotes cooperation among government, private sectors, and civil society. It highlights the necessity of strategic partnerships to overcome the legacy of dictatorship and foster sustainable development in Iraq.
With over 30 years of experience across humanitarian, public, and academic sectors, she has devoted her career to promoting conflict management, good governance, and community development in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
Born in Baghdad in 1967, Nesreen’s memoir unfolds the journey of a Kurdish woman forging her identity in the shadow of war, loss, and resilience. From childhood, her mother’s vivid tales and her family’s legacy of endurance taught her that survival and selfhood are woven from the threads of memory.
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