Amman: The National Fund for Supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (NAFES) of the Higher Council for Science and Technology has signed a training cooperation agreement with the Jordan Europe Business Institute's training arm "EJABI" of the Amman Chamber of Industry. This initiative seeks to invest in human capital and enhance women's roles in entrepreneurship.
According to Jordan News Agency, the program, named "Preparing and Qualifying Women Leaders in SMEs and Entrepreneurship," is designed to enhance leadership skills, institutional understanding, governance practices, and financial analysis. It also focuses on change and innovation management capacities in competitive markets.
A significant aspect of the agreement is the training and capacity-building for private-sector institutions. This will be achieved by providing administrative and financial consultancy, along with analytical studies, to support their projects and programs. The ultimate goal is to improve performance and sustainability.
The agreement was signed by the Secretary-General of the Council, Mashhour Rifai, and Senator Ahmad Khudari on behalf of the institute. The signing was witnessed by NAFES Executive Director Mo'ath Alaween, CEO of the chamber Nael Husami, and EJABI Director General Waseem Haddad.
Rifai emphasized that this partnership reflects the Council's efforts to enhance collaboration with community institutions and empower the private sector in economic development. He described the agreement as a foundation for long-term cooperation with the Amman Chamber of Industry to create a competitive and innovation-driven economic environment.
Khudari underscored the roles of NAFES and the Higher Council for Science and Technology, affirming the Chamber's commitment to social responsibility and support for SMEs.
Alaween noted that the training program offers strategic benefits to the fund, with participants eligible for a professional certificate accredited by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This accreditation is expected to enhance their opportunities for economic empowerment and sustainable entrepreneurship.