During a meeting with the Director of the World Bank’s office in Iraq and the bank’s projects officer in the Middle East region, Mr. Richard Abdul Nour and his accompanying delegation, His Excellency, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr.  Naeem Abd Yaser Al-Aboudi reviewed the aspects of joint action towards supporting the environment of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Iraq and completing university projects, especially with regard to the development of centers of excellence that would contribute to the development of the research aspect and support fields of work in modern specialties, as well as enabling the private sector to have positive partnerships with academic institutions to modernize the curricula and the educational process and develop the skills of graduates. 

Dr. Al-Aboudi highlighted the indicators of the important performance undertaken by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and its institutions in developing, enhancing human capital in Iraq and providing solutions, capabilities and scientific treatments for the current challenges according to international indicators and standards.

For their part, World Bank’s delegation expressed their appreciation to His Excellency, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr.  Naeem Abd Yaser Al-Aboudi for his effective response in consolidating and implementing joint projects and his approval of the Higher Education’s draft strategy 2031/2023, which completed all axes and aspects in cooperation with international partners, especially the World Bank and UNESCO.