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Addressing Political Transition and Institutional Performance<\/h3>\n

The\u00a0International Relations and Diplomacy Department<\/strong>, in cooperation with\u00a0STOP Organization<\/strong>, organized a national workshop entitled\u00a0\u201cStrengthening Governance in the Kurdistan Region: Power, Institutions, and Political Transition\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0Monday, December 22, 2026<\/strong>, at the\u00a0Pharmacy Building Hall<\/strong>, starting at\u00a010:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The workshop brought together\u00a033 participants<\/strong>, including academic staff and students, and aimed to discuss the challenges of governance, political transition, and institutional performance in the Kurdistan Region.<\/p>\n

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Distinguished Speakers<\/h3>\n
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Speaker<\/th>\nTitle\/Presentation<\/th>\nKey Focus<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Mr. Sangar Rasul<\/strong><\/td>\nResearcher in International Relations and Political Economy \u2013\u00a0\u201cDelayed Government Formation and Its Impact on the Functioning of Government Institutions\u201d<\/em><\/td>\nHow delays in forming governments weaken institutional efficiency, disrupt public services, and reduce public trust in political institutions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dr. Nawzad Hamawandi<\/strong><\/td>\nUniversity Lecturer \u2013\u00a0\u201cAn Economic Assessment of Cabinet Formation Delays\u201d<\/em><\/td>\nEconomic consequences of prolonged cabinet formation, including budget delays, investment uncertainty, and negative impacts on economic stability and development<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Workshop Outcomes<\/h3>\n

The workshop concluded with several key outcomes:<\/p>\n

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Outcome<\/th>\nDescription<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Delayed cabinet formation<\/strong><\/td>\nIdentified as a major challenge affecting political stability, institutional performance, and economic planning in the Kurdistan Region<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institutional independence and continuity<\/strong><\/td>\nEmphasized as essential to reduce the negative effects of political deadlock<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transparent governance<\/strong><\/td>\nImportance of transparent governance, effective power-sharing mechanisms, and timely political decision-making was highlighted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engagement between stakeholders<\/strong><\/td>\nEncouraged greater engagement between academia, civil society organizations, and policymakers to support governance reforms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student learning<\/strong><\/td>\nStudents benefited from direct interaction with experts, enhancing their understanding of real-world political and economic challenges<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Open Discussion and Conclusion<\/h3>\n

The workshop ended with an\u00a0open discussion session<\/strong>, where participants actively shared their perspectives and recommendations. The event successfully contributed to:<\/p>\n