Study Objectives -- I. Specific Objectives -- II. Purpose of the report 14Scope and methodology -- I. Research tools -- II. Sampling -- Rapid Economic Overview -- I. Background and Context -- II. Rapid overview of factors affecting economic and business performance -- Mapping and assessment of BDS provision in Kurdistan -- I. Mapping of BDS providers in KRI -- II. Assessment of Business Development Services supply in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq -- Recommended Interventions -- I. Increase financial planning capacity of BDS providers -- II. Market facilitation and strong networking among BDS facilitators -- III. Improve the targeting of beneficiaries -- IV. Facilitate BDS market-driven provision.