In pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals, Goal Sixteen: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, and Goal Seventeen: Partnerships for the Goals, and in cooperation with the Department of Studies and Planning / Sustainable Development Unit at the Presidency of the University of Mosul; the specialized training course entitled “Legal and Political Governance of Institutions” concluded its activities. The course was held in cooperation between the College of Political Science, the Governance and Entrepreneurship Club, and the College of Law, from 13 to 17 September 2026. It was attended by a distinguished group of academics and researchers specializing in political and legal sciences.

The course aimed to enhance scientific and practical knowledge of the principles of institutional governance, discuss the challenges facing Iraqi institutions, examine the legal and political mechanisms capable of improving institutional performance, and consolidate sound decision-making, accountability, and the rule of law.

The course included specialized lectures addressing political governance of constitutional institutions in Iraq, sound decision-making, reform of the civil litigation system, and the constitutional codification of the elements of institutional governance, in addition to discussing challenges related to the effectiveness of legal and political institutions.

Such activities fall within the framework of strengthening academic partnerships and consolidating governance as a fundamental approach to developing institutional performance and improving the quality of administration and decision-making.