Qualitative public opinion research carried out in Iraq regarding governance issues in the aftermath of the defeat of ISIS (2019)
After ISIS was officially defeated in Iraq, numerous systemic issues regarding the governance of the country resurfaced, such as poor public services, a crumbling infrastructure, and widespread corruption.
This report mapped out some of the main concerns of Iraqi citizens and sentiments towards the governance of the country and identified potential gaps between community needs and the response of the authorities. It also examined views on the responsiveness and effectiveness of local government, particularly provincial councils, and ways in which they could improve their communication with the public. Moreover, the report analyzed how gender influenced everyday needs and explored perceptions of females in local governance and potential for strengthening the role of women.
CMC contributed to the study developed for the National Democratic Institute in 2019 by carrying out research design and analysis. The data collection consisted of gender-segregated focus group discussions in five of the liberated provinces of Anbar, Diyala, Kirkuk, Ninewa, and Salahaddin, and key informant interviews in the target provinces and as well as with IDPs in Erbil.
