Field Report, 12 September 2022 | Iraq Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) | UNAMI Development Support Office (DSO)

1. Basra — Solar Energy Gaining Popularity - 1

2. Kirkuk — Angry Unemployed Protestors in the Streets - 2

3. Thi-Qar – Poverty Rises Dramatically - 3

4. Wasit – A City of Dreams for Families - 5

5. Najaf – Construction Sector Shrinks - 6

6. Sulaymaniyah – University Professors Demonstrate for Their Rights - 8

These Field Reports are prepared by the field staff of UNAMI’s Development Support Office (DSO), who are based in Iraq’s governorates, where they coordinate with local government officials, NGOs, community groups, and other development actors. They also monitor socio-economic and development trends to improve the UN’s understanding of events in Iraq.