Amman:The Director General of the Department of Palestinian Affairs (DPA), Rafiq Khirfan, recently engaged in discussions with Olaf Becker, the Director of UNRWA Affairs in Jordan, focusing on cooperative efforts and projects to enhance services for Palestine refugees.
According to Jordan News Agency, the meeting emphasized UNRWA's achievement in securing the 2026 UN Supply Chain Award in the "Sustainable Procurement and Supply Chain" category. This accolade was earned for their power generation station project at Na'our College, which was supported by the Jordanian government through the DPA.
The discussions included the significance of joint field visits to refugee camps to evaluate conditions, understand residents' needs, and prioritize areas that need attention and coordination. Both officials praised the Ministry of Environment's support to the Baqa'a camp and efforts to improve its environmental conditions.
Future projects by UNRWA across various camps were also reviewed, with a focus on implementation strategies to elevate service standards. Additionally, the talks addressed sanitation issues, waste management, and strategies to improve environmental and health services through better coordination with relevant entities.