Iraq and WFP launch Nantaliq project to empower 3,000 women in agriculture:
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq’s Ministry of Agriculture and the World Food Programme (WFP) are preparing to implement the Nantaliq (We Launch) project, aimed at economically empowering 3,000 women workers in the agricultural sector across four key provinces. The initiative is a strategic effort to enhance local food security and promote sustainable development.
Mohammed Jawad Hassan, Director of the Women’s Affairs Department at the Ministry, told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the project will target women workers in Nineveh, Salah Al-Din, Dhi Qar, and Basra governorates. He stressed that the Minister of Agriculture places high importance on empowering rural women, recognizing them as essential partners in achieving national food security. The project is considered a vital response to the environmental challenges facing Iraq, particularly drought, water scarcity, and soil degradation.
The program’s mechanism focuses on three key areas: specialized technical training in methods like conservation agriculture and the selection of drought-resistant seeds; providing essential tools and supplies; and, crucially, linking the women directly to local markets to ensure the effective sale and success of their products. By focusing on training and market access, the project aims to help the women establish successful production activities and contribute to the stability of their communities.
