Title:
FROM CONFLICT TO CLASSROOM: REBUILDING SCHOOLS IN IRAQ

Authors:
Dr Habib Abdul Hussain Habib AlShammery and Dr Maha Sami Barakat

Abstract:
This article examines the complexities involved in managing the school building delivery process in post-conflict Iraq. Rebuilding educational infrastructure is vital for Iraq’s societal recovery and future development, yet it faces numerous challenges including security risks, resource constraints, stakeholder coordination difficulties, and capacity limitations. Through a mixed-method approach incorporating stakeholder interviews, project case studies, and document analysis, this study identifies key challenges and effective management strategies that contribute to successful school construction projects. The findings highlight the importance of transparent procurement, community engagement, adaptable design, and capacity building. The article concludes with policy recommendations to strengthen institutional frameworks and foster sustainable, resilient educational infrastructure development critical for Iraq’s long-term stability and growth.

Keywords:
Infrastructure, educational, stakeholder, school building Case studies, recovery rebuilding.

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37500/IJESSR.2026.9325

Date of Publication: 30-06-2026