The Minister of Higher Education calls on international organizations and universities to form a global advisory council, and UNESCO praises the results of higher education in Iraq

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Prof. Dr. Nabil Kazem Abdel-Saheb, called on specialized international organizations to partner with Iraqi universities and establish an international advisory council.

This effort came during the inauguration of the activities of the (Higher Education Conference in Iraq: Opportunities for Partnerships), which was held by the Department of Missions and Cultural Relations in cooperation with UNESCO and the presence of the heads of Iraqi universities, the head of the Supervision and Scientific Evaluation Authority, many general directors, cultural advisors and representatives of international organizations operating in Iraq.

In his speech, the Minister stressed the importance of partnerships with international organizations accredited to develop and secure the requirements of development in the field of higher education and scientific research and to improve the quality and sobriety of outputs and community service, noting that university educational institutions in Iraq have achieved good results by observing the indicators and goals of the United Nations and registered thirty-five universities Presence and competition in the Times classification for sustainable development.

He called for focusing on applied projects and capacity building through partnership with specialized international organizations, forming a global advisory council, employing the expertise and energies of Iraqi universities in each governorate to develop capabilities, develop practical reality, and invest international cooperation in developing the specializations needed by educational institutions according to specific time limits. At the same time, he thanked UNESCO’s efforts and other organizations in the field of supporting education tracks in Iraq.

In this context, the head of the UNESCO mission in Iraq, Mr. Paulo Fontane, expressed in his speech his appreciation and happiness in the process of developing the education sector in Iraq, stressing the ability to overcome challenges and reach the best results, explaining that UNESCO is working to provide all its support to the Iraqi education sector and to provide what it needs. The educational institutions have technical means and training courses for their staff to enhance skills, praising the acceleration of interaction and development steps in institutions of higher education and scientific research and the remarkable positive results it formulated during the past period.

He stressed the importance of cooperation between Iraq and UNESCO and the keenness and determination of the two sides to draw a map for coordination in the field of education according to the contexts that enhance the Iraqi universities and their outputs indicators of quality and accreditation.

The conference sessions included presentations, dialogue, discussion, and visions related to the strategic priorities and directions of higher education in Iraq, the development of higher education in the Arab region, opportunities for partnership and international cooperation in the field of scholarships, cultural exchange, activities of Iraqi cultural attachés abroad, and a review of international cooperation experiences. The conference witnessed a ceremony for the distribution of participation certificates on Residents and graduates within the UNESCO Qualifications Passport.

In turn, Director of the Department of Missions and Cultural Relations, Dr. Hazem Baqir Taher, stressed that the Higher Education Conference provides an appropriate environment for review and stimulating the elements of development, pointing out that educational institutions in Iraq are continuing to consolidate forms of cooperation and benefit from international experiences.

* Relations and Information Department *
* Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research *
*27 May 2021*

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