Visiting American Professionals Program for Iraq

The Visiting American Professionals Program for Iraq will connect U.S. experts (U.S. citizens only) with Iraqi audiences and institutions. This program will recruit American experts to engage with Iraqi audiences in person or virtually through lectures, workshops, and seminars, through appearances in foreign media, and in a consultancy capacity. Speakers will address topics identified by U.S. Mission Iraq. Participating speakers and experts can be programmed with a variety of professional audiences in a wide range of disciplines; however, English language teaching and the performing arts are specifically excluded. Performing artists may participate in programs as speakers or consultants but will not be recruited for performances or exhibitions. In addition, speakers will not teach university courses as part of this program.

Mission priority goals include, but are not necessarily limited to:

a.                  Fostering Stability and Economic Growth

b.                 Bolstering Democracy and Governance

c.                  Ensuring Iraq’s Sovereignty and Security