Iraq by the Numbers: Children, Education, Sanctions, Population, Food and Jobs
Nearly half of Iraq's population is under 25 years of age, 56 percent of children between two and four cannot access early childhood education, and only 44 percent are able to complete upper secondary education, according to Save the Children. Moreover, due to extreme poverty, most children who are able to complete school will not be able to find rewarding employment or livelihood opportunities. Scroll down to see business opportunity.
"Decades of sanctions, conflicts, political instability, and social unrest have eroded governance structures and diminished institutional capacities," the WFP wrote. The content for this article comes to us from The Daily Star: Blood Oil and Sand.
In Iraq, there are currently 44 million people, with 1.2 million internally displaced by conflict and 2.5 million in need of food and livelihood assistance, according to the World Food Program (WFP). There are also 247,000 Syrian refugees in Iraq. Additionally, secondary displacements are common due to security and livelihood issues. The nation's poverty rate is 31.7 percent, with many children suffering from hunger.
Knowing this information does not eliminate our discussion on our IQD investment, however, it does make us more aware of why the wait is so long.
Business Opportunity Idea for Iraq
Issue: Children do not have access to early childhood education.
Solution: Partner with an Iraqi teacher who will help you design short videos that can be played on a cell-phone.
Monetization: Charge a small monthly fee and or provide scholarship with an easy online application. You can find sponsors. Ask for donations. Pay the instructor. Pay for a form of marketing that is acceptable in Iraq. Pay for the best hosting available in the Middle East.
Expansion: The expansion capabilities are enormous and can include adult education and specialized training for those who can earn a small income online.
Note: You will need an Iraqi partner, perhaps more than one. As for transferring monies between yourself and Iraq, Western Union takes between one to two hours to transfer monies to Iraq, as long as the amount is under $2000. Higher amounts take longer because they must go through security checks. You have to remember that Iraq has a serious drug trafficking problem, and all monies going into and out of the country are scrutinized.
