As part of the “Strengthening the Rule of Law in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region” project, the Investigator Organization for Supporting Rule of Law and Democracy (IOL), in partnership with Norwegian People's Aid (NPA), organized a two-day open dialogue workshop for the heads of member organizations of the Maff Network in Sulaymaniyah on 2–3 October 2025. The workshop aimed to review and further develop the Network’s strategy, organizational structure, internal regulations, and work plan.
On the first day of the workshop, discussions focused on key issues related to the internal functioning of the Maff Network, including developing the strategic plan, strengthening planning capacities, establishing coordination and networking mechanisms, enhancing communication skills, and managing campaigns, with the aim of increasing impact and promoting more effective participation in decision-making processes.
On the second day, following a review of the discussions and outcomes of the first day, the draft Maff Network Management Strategy for 2025–2030 was presented, followed by discussions on the Network’s future directions and plans. At the conclusion of the workshop, the strategy underwent further review and revision and was subsequently approved by the member organizations of the Maff Network.
This step forms part of the ongoing efforts of the Organization and its partners to strengthen the institutional capacities of civil society organizations and enhance their ability to play more effective roles in advancing justice and the rule of law in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.