Iraq

In 2023, MASAE Analytics and its sister company Altai Consulting were commissioned by GIZ to undertake a large-scale study on financial inclusion in Iraq as part of the project “Financial inclusion for a new economic start and integration in Iraq.” The study sought to provide a comprehensive understanding of the barriers and opportunities for financial access across the country, informing policy and sector strategies to promote economic recovery and integration.

In 2022, MASAE collaborated with GIZ to develop a centralised, open-source Geographic Information System (GIS) for managing irrigation channels in Iraq. The platform was designed to streamline the monitoring and maintenance of water infrastructure, supporting sustainable resource management in a region where efficient water use is critical.

In 2021, MASAE partnered with GIZ to assess the impact of irrigation network restoration efforts in Anbar governorate, Iraq. The project focused on evaluating the effectiveness of rehabilitated irrigation canals in supporting agricultural productivity and local livelihoods.

In 2020, Mercy Corps contracted Altai Consulting and MASAE to support the PERMA consortium in Iraq, focusing on research and evaluation for agricultural development. The project aimed to provide robust research partnership and technical support to PERMA’s agricultural initiatives.

MASAE Analytics delivered a data science training programme for technical teams at a leading Iraqi mobile operator. The training aimed to build in-house capacity for data analysis and business intelligence, supporting the company’s growth and innovation.

MASAE was commissioned by a leading Iraqi mobile operator to deliver a comprehensive customer segmentation analysis. The goal was to better understand user behaviour and optimise marketing strategies using advanced data science techniques.

MASAE partnered with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to address climate risks in some of Iraq’s most vulnerable regions. Using advanced mapping technology, we created detailed hazard maps to visualise climate threats—from droughts to extreme weather—in Ninewa, Anbar, Kirkuk, and the southern marshlands. The project also identified opportunities for private-sector collaboration to protect communities and ecosystems.