The Challenge To contribute to a more effective follow-up and future programming on migration and forced displacement challenges in Asia and the Middle East. Our work and approach This Country Note consolidated findings from the intervention "Integrated Border Management (IBM) in the Silk Routes Countries", implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and funded by the European Union (EU) under the Special Measure 2017 and 2018 on "Addressing migration and forced displacement challenges in Asia and the Middle East: a comprehensive regional EU Response". The regulatory framework for Border Management (BM) in Iraq includes key laws like Security Sector Reform (Law 20/2016), Border Crossing Points Commission (Law 30/2016), Customs Law (23/1984, unified by Law 13/2019), and Human Trafficking Law (Law 28/2012). BM lacks Memoranda of Understanding for inter-agency cooperation. Training for border staff is conducted by NATO, EUAM, and internal MoI programs. The Central Committee on Combating Human Trafficking coordinates efforts, led by MoI's Antitrafficking Unit. Iraq cooperates on smuggling with other nations through the Bali Process. The EUAM advises on BM under the Security Sector Reform, focusing on capacity building and EU best practices integration. Results and Insights Summary of key findings and recommendations regarding:the Relevance of the intervention today, risks and contextual challenges; the capacity of ICMPD, including in relation to trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants; the Coordination and synergies between EU-funded interventions in Iraq; the applied monitoring and learning systems and the Human Rights and Rights-Based Approach (RBA) in Integrated Border Management (IBM).