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IVL helps to rebuild Iraq
As part of the Swedish SymbioCity concept, IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute and the Swedish Trade Council have undertaken a training programme for Iraqis, initially in water production and effluent treatment, as an element in the reconstruction of Iraq´s infrastructure. The initiative for the project was taken by Swedish Minister for Trade Ewa Björling and Minister for International Development Cooperation Gunilla Carlsson.
Known as The development of municipal water supply and sanitation inIraq , the programme was initiated during a week-long mission to Iraq at the end of July by representatives of IVL, the Swedish Trade Council, and the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. IVL was responsible for organising two different seminars for high-ranking political officials in Baghdad and Basra, at which the needs of the programme and Swedish expertise were discussed.
Later this autumn, about twenty Iraqis will spend a week in Sweden to acquire more knowledge of sustainable water and sanitation solutions, and to meet Swedish companies in the sector.
Water and sanitation companies interested in taking part in a meeting with Iraqi representatives may contact Åke Iverfeldt, tel. +46-8-598 563 13, or Jonas Fejes, tel. +46-8-598 563 39.
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