The UOD is pleased to announce that the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Erbil presents the Shiraka Training Program (STP) courses for 2024.

The STP is part of the Shrika Programme developed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, supporting societal development in the MENA region. the STP includes 2-week training courses on various sectors, focusing on governments, public service delivery for citizens and involving civilians in this process. The training courses are open for government employees for a number of countries including Iraq.

The training courses that involve Iraq are as follows:

• Ecosystem for Entrepreneurs - Implemented by The Hague Academy for Local Governance (THA)

Registration period: February 5 – April 28 2024

Training online: 3-21 June 2024

If you have any questions regarding the above mentioned course please contact Kardelen Akkus (kardelen.akkus@rvo.nl).

• Food Safety- Implemented by Wageningen University & Research (WUR)

Registration Period: Q1 2024

Training online: June 4 – July 11 2024

If you have any questions regarding the above mentioned course please contact Anneke van den Berg (anneke.vandenberg@rvo.nl).