Developing  Municipality

The Municipality Workshop held on February 24, 2003, in Sulaymaniyah focused on municipal laws, rights, and duties. Attended by over 100 participants, including officials, engineers, and journalists, the event emphasized the importance of municipal elections, modernizing laws, and fostering cooperation between civil institutions and the elected Municipal Council to enhance civil society development.

The evaluation of the Municipal Workshop highlights the effective administrative efforts, including the timely organization, relevant attendee selection, and provision of necessary materials and services. Positive outcomes were noted in the structured sessions and participation. However, challenges arose due to the unfavorable timing amidst political unrest and off-topic discussions, particularly during the Sulaymaniyah sessions.

The Municipal Workshop in Erbil, held on February 18, 2003, focused on developing municipal laws and enhancing cooperation between civil institutions and the municipal council. Attended by government officials, academics, and media representatives, the opening remarks stressed the importance of aligning municipal projects with democratic development and revising outdated laws. Key speakers included Minister of Municipalities Abdulmuhaimen Barzani, who highlighted the historical context and the need for legal reforms to address modern challenges.

The Municipal Workshop in Erbil, held on February 18, 2003, focused on developing municipal laws and enhancing cooperation between civil institutions and the municipal council. Attended by government officials, academics, and media representatives, the opening remarks stressed the importance of aligning municipal projects with democratic development and revising outdated laws. Key speakers included Minister of Municipalities Abdulmuhaimen Barzani, who highlighted the historical context and the need for legal reforms to address modern challenges.

A municipal workshop was held in Erbil from February 18-20, 2003, aimed at improving the operations of municipal councils by clarifying their duties, rights, and increasing public participation. The event was attended by officials including Minister of Municipalities Abdul Muhaymin Barzani, Minister of Justice Hadi Ali, and representatives from ASK, legal experts, and members of professional associations. Opening speeches were delivered by key figures, followed by a session led by Mohsen Adeeb, Director of ASK Civil Programs. The first section of the workshop included an analytical and comparative study on municipal laws in Kurdistan by Shierzad Aziz, identifying legal inconsistencies and comparing them to laws in Turkey and Iran.