Reimagining the Social Contract in Iraq

Dylan O'Driscoll; Shivan Fazil; Lucia Ardovini; Meray Maddah; Amal Bourhrous

Reimagining the Social Contract in Iraq

Dylan O'Driscoll
, Shivan Fazil
, Lucia Ardovini
, Meray Maddah
, Amal Bourhrous

Research Centre for Peace and Security

Lancaster University
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review

Abstract

Starting in October 2019, a powerful wave of protests in Iraq signified a rallying cry for change from Iraqis. Reimagining the Social Contract in Iraq is part of a process launched by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq in partnership with the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

This policy paper investigates how Iraqis envision the social contract, including the ways in which various segments of Iraqi society experience their relationship with the State and how their position in society influences their expectations and visions for development. The key findings include corresponding policy recommendations which are intended to assist policy makers to help bridge the gap between the Social Contract as it stands, and the way it is envisioned by the Iraqi people.

Original language	English
Publisher	United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Commissioning body	United Nations Development Programme
Number of pages	54
Publication status	Published - Jun 2022

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1 No Poverty
SDG 2 Zero Hunger
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 5 Gender Equality
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 13 Climate Action
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

Iraq
Social Contract
Protest
Peace
Services
Governance
Security
Corruption
Economy

Themes

Peace and Conflict
Governance, Leadership and Trust
Security and Resilience
Social Movements and Contentious Politics

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Reimagining the Social Contract in Iraq

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