The water and irrigation sector is aligned with the overall strategic goal of IOM to support economic recovery through private-sector revitalization. This study primarily provides a case for supporting the water and irrigation sector in Iraq, and aims to evaluate the viability of investments in individual water supply systems. The study assesses the feasibility and economic viability of individual water systems, both as business opportunities for SMEs, and as a way to mitigate distress migration caused by slow onset environmental change.