2016 has been an encouraging year for the Government of Iraq’s stabilization efforts. The liberation of towns and cities from the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) have advanced to the point where ISIL now occupies only a fraction of the territory it once held. The Funding Facility for Stabilization (FFS) has supported 19 of the most strategic towns and cities across Anbar, Ninewah, Salah al-Din and Diyala, contributing to creating a safe environment for the return of over 1.39 million men and women, boys and girls. 

UNDP helped stabilizing key towns and cities across the country. By working in partnership with the Government of Iraq we have set a foundation for national reconciliation and long-term development which are critical ingredients to achieve a prosperous, safe and inclusive future for all Iraqi people.