Baku:Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi has directed the adoption of the “National Project for the Technical and Economic Empowerment of Rural Women” initiative.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, this initiative was proposed by the Prime Minister’s Advisor for Women’s Affairs and announced in observance of the International Day of Rural Women, which is marked annually on October 15. The initiative aligns with the government’s ministerial agenda.

The project will initially be implemented in the governorates of Dhi Qar, Wasit, and Maysan, with plans to expand to other regions. Its goal is to support Iraqi women and enhance their roles within society, the economy, and national development. Additionally, the project aims to contribute significantly to the growth of the national economy, environmental protection, and the efficient use of state resources.