Luigi found this news article of interest.
Possibly this could be the expected release of the international rate change date.
The UN Development Programme (UNDP)’s Iraq Country Office has announced that, starting 1st May 2017, all procurement processes will be conducted using an online E-Tendering system (Electronic Tendering Platform).
The initiative of E-Tendering will allow UNDP to further improve transparency and efficiency in the procurement process and will help to reduce the time needed to award contracts to the successful bidders.
In the first phase, the training session will be conducted in Erbil and Baghdad. Trainings are ONLY for construction companies.
Potential construction companies and firms in Erbil and surrounding areas, and Baghdad-based construction companies, are requested to send names of two focal persons (Owner & Engineer) to the UNDP Focal Person listed below to obtain security clearance as per the following details: