This report presents an analysis of the early childhooddevelopment (ECD) programs and policies that affectyoung children in Iraq and recommendations to moveforward. This report is part of a series of reports preparedby the World Bank using the Systems Approach for BetterEducation Results–Early childhood development (SABERECD)framework and includes analysis of early learning,health, nutrition, social protection, and child protectionpolicies and interventions in Iraq, along with regional andinternational comparisons.