The Iraqi Forum for Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Integrity

◆ Responsible Business in Iraq: Partnerships for Sustainable Growth ◆

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BaghdadRepublic of Iraq
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November 2026Sunday
Organizing and Supporting Entities United Nations Development ProgrammeFunded by the European UnionInternational Chamber of Commerce – IraqFederation of Iraqi Chambers of CommerceMinistry of Trade

◆ About the Forum

Overview

The Iraqi Forum for Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Integrity is a national platform with an international dimension. It aims to strengthen the role of Iraq's private sector as an active partner in sustainable development by embedding the principles of integrity, governance and responsible business practice, advancing social and environmental responsibility, and building lasting partnerships that raise competitiveness and create a positive impact on the economy, society and the environment. The forum also seeks to move social responsibility from scattered initiatives to sustainable strategic programmes with measurable impact.

The forum will bring together government leaders, private-sector institutions, international organisations, universities, experts and civil-society representatives under one roof. It will be held in Baghdad on Sunday, 1 November 2026, as part of a drive to strengthen cross-sector cooperation and support sustainability and governance practices in Iraq's business community.

3
Dialogue sessions
5
Organising bodies
5
Participant groups

◆ Forum Objectives

Strategic Objectives

1

Embedding integrity and responsible governance

Highlighting the role of integrity, governance and environmental and social practices in strengthening the sustainability of Iraqi companies, building trust, raising competitiveness and improving access to investment and markets.

2

Turning commitments into practice

Supporting Iraqi companies in adopting and applying the relevant national and international frameworks and standards, and integrating integrity, governance and environmental and social practices into their policies and daily operations.

3

Advancing social responsibility and positive impact

Embedding a culture of social responsibility and encouraging companies to contribute actively to sustainable development and create a positive impact for communities.

4

Building sustainable partnerships

Strengthening cooperation between government institutions, the private sector and civil society, and building frameworks and partnerships that support the exchange of expertise and collective action.

◆ Who Will Participate?

Participating Groups

1

Government

  • Ministries
  • Official bodies
  • Government institutions
2

Private sector

  • Major companies
  • Banks
  • Energy companies
  • Telecom companies
  • Industrial enterprises
3

International institutions

  • UN organisations
  • Development organisations
  • International chambers of commerce
4

Academia

  • Universities
  • Research centres
  • Experts
5

Civil society & media

  • Civil-society organisations
  • Volunteer initiatives
  • Media

◆ Agenda

Forum Programme

Opening Session

Remarks by the organising bodiesRemarks by the supporting bodiesKeynote address

Dialogue Sessions

1
Session one

The Business Case for Integrity in a Fast-Changing World.

2
Session two

From Principles to Practice – Integrating Integrity and ESG into Business.

3
Session three

From an Enabling Environment to Impact – Advancing Sustainable Business and CSR in Iraq.

Launch of the Green Alliance for Business Integrity

The official launch of a platform that enables Iraqi companies to turn the forum’s principles into lasting commitments on integrity and environmental, social and governance practices.

Sunday · 01 November 2026

In coordination and cooperation with

Organizing and Supporting Entities and International Guests

Organizing and Supporting Entities

Organizing and Supporting Entities

Ministry of Trade
Ministry of Trade
Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce
Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce
International Chamber of Commerce – Iraq
International Chamber of Commerce – Iraq
Funded by the European Union
Funded by the European Union
United Nations Development Programme
United Nations Development Programme

International Guests

Union of Arab Chambers
Union of Arab Chambers
International Union for Social Responsibility
International Union for Social Responsibility
Investment and Technology Promotion Office ( ITPO ) Manama, Bahrain
Investment and Technology Promotion Office ( ITPO ) Manama, Bahrain
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
CSR Accreditation
CSR Accreditation

International Guests · ضيوف المنتدى

The Iraqi Forum for Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Integrity

From Responsibility to Sustainable Impact

Baghdad · Republic of Iraq · Sunday · 01 November 2026