Programs


MEED Foundation’s primary focus is regional development. By identifying deficiencies in key infrastructures and developing practical and implementable solutions we aim to foster sustainable economic growth. Through MEED Foundation’s Programs we work to ensure that decision makers in the public and private sectors and citizens are equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to achieve this goal.

Information Capacity Building

Like many countries in the global South, Iraq grapples with substantial data gaps. These data deficiencies pose significant challenges for decision-makers, impeding their ability to effectively plan, execute, and monitor policies aimed at regional development. Furthermore, resources and time are misallocated when decisions are made based on perceptions and anecdotal information rather than reliable data.

The prevalent data scene in Iraq can be characterized as below:

  1. Readily available data is difficult to access due to legal, regulatory, and technological limitations.
  2. Available data can often be outdated, inaccurate or require extensive cleaning.
  3. Datasets do not exist in important sectors and metrics.
  4. Poor understanding of and adoption of data science within the public and private sectors.


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Data Revolution Initiative

Recognising these challenges, MEED Foundation has launched the Data Revolution Initiative aimed at developing information capacity and bridging data gaps to enable evidence-based decision-making processes within Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.

Technology & Innovation

New technologies are increasingly transforming the way we work, live, and interact with one another, which is why we are committed to fostering the development of smart solutions to enhance regional progress.

By leveraging innovative technologies, we can address critical development and planning challenges more effectively. This includes deploying sensors for people counting and demographic analysis, monitoring air and water quality, and optimizing city planning in areas like waste management, road maintenance, parking, and transportation infrastructure. Additionally, mobile and online applications, along with the Internet of Things (IoT) for the seamless interconnectivity of devices, play a crucial role.

As partners of the SmartSuli.com portal, we actively invite proposals for innovative solutions to specific challenges and proudly support the development and implementation of these smart initiatives.

Economic Diversification

Iraq’s economy is highly vulnerable, heavily reliant on oil exports and susceptible to global price fluctuations. As a net importer of many essential goods and household products, the country is also exposed to currency instability. With the oil sector contributing a significant portion of national income, Iraq’s economic stability is at the mercy of volatile global markets. This dependence is further strained by the adverse impacts of climate change, which threaten agriculture, the country’s second-largest economic sector.

Diversifying the economy is more critical now than ever. MEED Foundation actively contributes to these efforts by collecting and analysing data on local economics to support regional development and enhance local market resilience. By generating insights into key economic trends and challenges, MEED Foundation helps inform public sector policy, supporting effective decision-making to drive economic diversification and long-term sustainability.

Market Studies and Analysis

Conducting market studies in key sectors with potential for growth such as agriculture and tourism to identify ways to grow and invest in such sectors. Generating new data and information on key markets and sectors and making data available to interested stakeholders to drive investment and development.


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