SENSE: Dokan, Iraq

Since early in 2005, the Professional Training Program has focused its efforts on supporting the Iraq Institute of Economic Reform (IIER) in its goal of establishing an Iraqi-managed SENSE capability. SENSE simulates the resource allocation challenges confronting national and international decision-makers in post-conflict settings. Intermittent Program Officer Allison Frendak and SENSE Tutor-coach Ann Driscoll mentored IIER staff in Dokhan, Iraq conducting SENSE sessions for participants primarily from Iraq´s NGO and academic communities. At the end of the session, all participants involved in the simulation, agreed that IIER staff delivered a top-quality SENSE training experience.

USIP has provided a range of support to the Iraq Institute of Economic Reform (IIER), which has since demonstrated the ability to conduct the SENSE simulation on its own. A partnership between IIER and the Iraqi Community Development Institution (ICDI) is intended to provide a broader training experience and smoother administrative support for SENSE events.