In parallel to the funds disbursed for reconstruction efforts in Iraq, DFID has been offering a package of technical and financial assistance to civil society organisations in an effort to bolster representation and good governance. This seminar shed light on the activities funded under DFID's Political Participation Fund and evaluate the outputs so far. The seminar additionally focused on the activities undertaken in the lead up to the Iraqi elections in December. Speakers at the seminar were ,Veronique Verbruggen and Yasser Baki.. Richard Younger Ross MP, and Vice Chair of the British Iraq All Parliamentary Group, chaired the event.