The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, received the Director of the World Bank's office in Iraq and the bank's projects officer in the Middle East region, Mr. Richard Abdel Nour, and his accompanying delegation.
The two parties discussed the path of joint action towards supporting the environment of higher education and scientific research in Iraq and completing university projects, especially with regard to the development of centers of excellence that would contribute to the development of the research aspect and support areas of work in modern disciplines and enable the private sector to have positive partnerships with academic institutions to modernize curricula and the educational process and develop the skills of graduates.
During the meeting, the Minister of Higher Education clarified the indicators of the important performance undertaken by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and its institutions in developing human capital in Iraq and providing solutions, capabilities and scientific treatments for the current challenges in accordance with international indicators and standards.
The World Bank delegation expressed its thanks to the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naim Al-Aboudi, for his effective response in consolidating and implementing joint projects and his approval of the draft higher education strategy 2031/2023, which completed all topics and pillars in cooperation with international partners, especially the World Bank and UNESCO.
