Scientific Seminar

Under the patronage of the Dean of the College of Political Science, Al-Nahrain University, Prof. Dr. Osama Murtadha B. Al-Saeedi, the Department of Political Systems and Public Policies held a seminar titled “Analytical Reading of Iraq’s 2025 National Human Development Report: Citizenship and Social Contract”.

The seminar discussed the report issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Planning, UNDP Iraq, and Baghdad Policy Center.

Presenter: Prof. Dr. Nasr Mohammad Ali, Director of Strategic Studies Center, Karbala University
Chair: Asst. Prof. Dr. Fallah Hassan Abd
Rapporteur: Asst. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Sadegh Awad
Coordinator: Lect. Ahmed Mohsen Alian

The seminar addressed Iraq’s development crises, emphasizing the need for a new social contract. Key points included:

• Development crises are structural, affecting state-society relations
• Need for political and institutional reform
• Importance of citizen participation and strategic planning

Recommendations:

• Enhance citizenship and rule of law
• Reform public policies based on transparency and efficiency
• Involve citizens, especially youth, in decision-making
• Shift from crisis management to long-term planning