Vision Statement
To be a leading economics department in Iraq, spearheading research, education, and national economic policy formulation, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility, and preparing students to be leaders in sustainable economic development.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide cutting-edge education, research, and policy analysis in economics, with a focus on sustainability. We strive to equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to understand and address complex economic challenges through the lens of sustainability, while promoting ethical decision-making, social responsibility, and environmental awareness.
Core Values
Sustainability: We are committed to promoting the principles of sustainability in our teaching, research, and engagement with the community and stakeholders. We emphasize the importance of understanding and addressing the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainability, preparing our students to be agents of positive change in building a sustainable future.
Academic Excellence: We uphold high standards of academic rigor, integrity, and relevance, ensuring that our programs and research are of the highest quality, and preparing our students to excel in the field of economics. We encourage critical thinking, evidence-based analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches to solving economic problems.
Social Responsibility: We instill in our students a strong sense of social responsibility, emphasizing the importance of economics as a tool to address social inequality, poverty, and other societal challenges. We encourage engagement with local communities, policymakers, and civil society to promote inclusive and equitable economic development.
Ethical Decision-Making: We emphasize the importance of ethical decision-making in economics, promoting integrity, transparency, and accountability in all economic practices. We prepare our students to navigate complex ethical issues in economics, such as distributive justice, intergenerational equity, and responsible resource management.
Policy Advocacy: We engage in policy advocacy and evidence-based policymaking, contributing to the development of sound economic policies that promote sustainability, inclusive growth, and social welfare. We strive to be a trusted source of economic analysis and policy recommendations for policymakers, businesses, and civil society.
Global Perspective: We foster a global perspective in our teaching, research, and engagement, exposing our students to diverse economic systems, global challenges, and international best practices. We prepare our students to understand and address the complexities of the global economy and to be globally aware and responsible.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: We encourage interdisciplinary collaboration among our faculty, students, and stakeholders, recognizing that sustainability challenges require integrated approaches that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries. We foster collaboration with other departments, research centers, and institutions to address complex economic issues from multidisciplinary perspectives.
Lifelong Learning: We promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development among our students, faculty, and staff, encouraging them to keep abreast of the latest research, policy discussions, and best practices in economics and sustainability, fostering a mindset of lifelong learning.
