Iraq Renewables Energy Assessment (REA): Validation Workshop

The Renewables Energy Assessment (REA) Validation workshop, organized by IRENA in partnership with the Ministry of Oil and the Ministry of Electricity of the Republic of Iraq, will bring together a wide array of relevant stakeholders (local and international) to continue the constructive exchange and consolidate the recommendations identified throughout the REA process. Participants will include governmental agencies, energy experts, development partners, and international and regional organisations.

Over the course of two days, six different sessions will be held as part of the Validation Workshop (see agenda). IRENA’s Team together with the national and international stakeholders in Iraq will be gathered in one location. Each discussion session will begin with a background presentation on the main issues by IRENA team followed by an open discussion moderated by National representatives.

The REA process, a country-specific assessment tool developed by IRENA, constitutes the backbone of the Agency’s engagement at the national level. Through a country-led multi-stakeholder process that involves a holistic assessment of key conditions for renewable energy deployment, the REA offers concrete recommendations that can help countries overcome barriers and promote renewable energy investments.

This workshop is closed and by invitation only. For more information, please reach out to Abdullah Abou Ali, Associate Programme Officer for the Middle East and North Africa (aabouali@irena.org).