Education & Youth
The people and the government of the Kurdistan Region have a great opportunity to provide education and services for young citizens in a manner never before possible. This is also among the most difficult challenges facing the government, as the demands of students and young citizens require new and modern policies. The median age in the Kurdistan Region is 20, and 36% of the population is less than 15 years of age, so the KRG will expend every effort to ensure a bright and prosperous future for the Region's children.
Please find below some of the government’s recent activities concerning education and youth, as well as links to the relevant ministries.
Activities
Prime Minister Barzani: Science is key to our progress
FRI, 29 MAR 2019 12:20
Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani stressed that "the only way for a nation to prosper and move forward is by expanding and deepening its education in various academic disciplines.” He made the statement in his speech at the ceremony held to award Professor Caucher Birkar an honorary doctorate degree by the University of Salahaddin.
Prime Minister Barzani receives Turkish delegation
FRI, 19 OCT 2018 09:15
Prime Minister Barzani stressed the importance of strengthening ties between the Kurdistan Region and Turkey in all sectors, especially with its substantial experience in education, Turkey can help Kurdistan Region’s educational institutions.
Prime Minister Barzani receives Secretary-General of Association of Arab Universities
FRI, 31 AUG 2018 15:18
Prime Minister Barzani expressed the willingness of the Kurdistan Regional Government, its universities and other relevant institutions to collaborate with the Association of Arab Universities, stressing that improving the quality of higher education and universities is a main priority of the KRG.