As part of the concluding stage of the second phase of the “Strengthening the Rule of Law in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region” project, the IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy, in partnership with NPA, Norwegian People's Aid, held a consultative meeting of the National Rule of Law Team in Baghdad.
The meeting was chaired by Dr. Khalid Shwani, Head of the National Team and Minister of Justice of Iraq, with the participation of the Team’s two deputies, Dr. Burhan Mzher Al-Qaisi and Ms. Shilan Arif, together with members of the National Team.
The meeting focused on reviewing the Executive Plan for the National Strategy for Strengthening the Rule of Law and Consolidating Justice (2025–2029), which is expected to enter into implementation in the coming period through dedicated subsidiary implementation plans for Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
The discussion highlighted key components of the implementation plan, including clearly defining the roles and responsibilities of relevant stakeholders, establishing clear timelines for completing each initiative, and adopting monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to ensure the effective and successful implementation of the strategy.
The meeting represents an important step toward strengthening the rule of law, consolidating justice and transparency, and ensuring coordination and cooperation among relevant institutions and stakeholders in implementing the National Strategy across Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.