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Jordan News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Jordan News
Government Begins Meetings to Discuss Recommendations for Enhancing the Local Administration Legislative Framework
Government Begins Meetings to Discuss Recommendations for Enhancing the Local Administration Legislative Framework In implementation of the directives stated in the Royal Letter of Designation and the policy statement of Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan's government regarding the review and enhancement of legislation related to local administration, the government has begun holding meetings to discuss the related recommendations since the beginning of June. اضافة اعلان The Subcommittee on Local Administration, stemming from the Royal Committee for the Modernization of the Political System — specifically, the 'Committee on Proposed Legislative Recommendations Related to the Development of Local Administration' — held a meeting to discuss the recommendations outlined in the political modernization document and their alignment with the Public Sector Modernization Roadmap and the Economic Modernization Vision. The committee will continue its dialogues, discussions, and meetings in the coming period to review the recommendations and listen to various viewpoints on mechanisms for developing and improving the legislative framework governing local administration. — (Petra)
Jordan News
29-05-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Minister of Labor Inaugurates Phase One of the Northeastern Badia Vocational Training Institute - Jordan News
Dr. Khaled Al-Bakkar, Minister of Labor and Chairman of the Board of the Vocational Training Corporation, inaugurated on Thursday the first phase of the integrated Northeastern Badia Vocational Training Institute project. اضافة اعلان The institute will be constructed in three phases: the first phase was completed this year, while the second and third phases are scheduled for completion in 2026 and 2027, respectively. In its initial phase, the institute offers training programs in sewing, beauty, digital skills, and modern agriculture (specifically vegetable and fruit drying). The scope of programs will expand over the next two years. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Mafraq Governor Firas Abu Ghanem, Senator Rakan Al-Fawwaz, Director General of the Vocational Training Corporation Dr. Ahmad Gharaibeh, board members, the mayor of Al-Salihiyah Municipality Eng. Najeh Al-Safyan, and a number of local dignitaries and residents. Minister Al-Bakkar stated that the launch of the first phase of the Northeastern Badia Institute reflects the government's commitment to advancing vocational training programs to become high-quality pathways for preparing young men and women for modern labor market demands. This initiative aligns with the Economic Modernization Vision and the Public Sector Modernization Roadmap, both of which emphasize the importance of enhancing the quality of education and training. He affirmed the government's belief that human capital is Jordan's most valuable resource, highlighting that youth in the Badia region, like their counterparts in major cities, possess potential and ambition worthy of investment to generate local employment opportunities. Al-Bakkar also emphasized that the top priority of the Ministry of Labor and affiliated institutions is to employ Jordanians across all regions and promote decentralized development, tailored to the competitive advantages of each governorate. He noted that preparatory work is underway for agricultural training programs in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, set to begin next month. He added that registration is now open for youth in the region to enroll in the current training programs, with more than 150 applicants already registered. The minister urged young people to pursue vocational and technical training, which can open doors to employment across a wide range of sectors.
Ammon
10-02-2025
- Business
- Ammon
EBRD invests more than €500 million in Jordan within 4 years
Ammon News - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has invested more than €500 million in Jordan between 2020 and 2024, according to the draft of its new country strategy for Jordan for the period 2025-2030. According to the draft, the bank indicated that these investments were included in 49 operations implemented in Jordan, which is one of the first countries of operations in which the bank operates in the South and East Mediterranean region, explaining that these investments contributed to strengthening the sustainable market economy in Jordan, which is considered a leading country in the use of renewable energy and maintaining regional stability. Thanks to these investments, Jordan has been able to achieve remarkable progress in addressing economic and social challenges, including major external shocks such as the influx of Syrian refugees, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the energy crisis, accorfing to the bank. Despite these achievements, the bank said that Jordan still faces major challenges, such as high unemployment rates, low productivity, regional instability, and gaps in economic inclusion, especially among women and youth in recent times. The government has launched several initiatives to address these challenges, including the Economic Modernization Vision Priorities Plan in 2022, the Public Sector Modernization Roadmap in 2023, while the Central Bank of Jordan launched the Green Inclusion Strategy in 2023, which aims to enhance the green economy and increase investments in this field. The bank pointed out its success in pumping investments into the Kingdom since the start of its operations in 2012, which exceeded 2.3 billion euros through more than 70 projects. The size of the bank's current investment portfolio in Jordan is estimated at 1.047 billion euros, of which approximately 768 million euros are operating assets, with the private sector's share accounting for approximately 60%. The bank explained that one of the most important lessons learned from this period is the importance of enhancing technical cooperation and capacity building, with a focus on early participation in procurement to deliver projects on time. The experience also demonstrated the importance of partnership between the public and private sectors, especially in major projects such as the Aqaba-Amman water desalination and transfer project.
