Amman: Jordan's Minister of Social Development, Wafa Bani Mustafa, and Libya's Minister of Social Affairs, Wafa Kilani, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday to foster cooperation on social services. During the signing ceremony at the Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) in Amman, Bani Mustafa described the MoU as a vital step in strengthening Arab collaboration to improve social services for vulnerable groups. According to Jordan News Agency, the cooperation outlined in the memorandum will focus on developing a comprehensive executive programme to enhance social services. The programme will target the most vulnerable populations, including women, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. It seeks to promote the professionalisation of social work and improve social responses to crises. The agreement will include the exchange of expertise and capacity-building for social workers in areas such as early intervention programmes and inclusion of persons with disabilities. The goal is to boos t the participation of persons with disabilities in their communities and enhance the overall quality of social services in both nations. Kilani noted that the MoU reflects the strong ties between Jordan and Libya, particularly in social services for persons with disabilities. She expressed confidence that the partnership would increase the quality of services provided to the targeted groups.
