AMMAN — The Ministry of Agriculture in Jordan signed several
agreements with the
International Labor Organization (ILO) to implement a
labor-intensive project aimed at greening and
planting trees in four governates in the Kingdom, according to Khaberni News.
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The project in its sixth phase, is funded by the German
government through the
KfW German Development Bank, with a total value of 18
million euros that is valid for 24 months.
Employing youthThe funding aims to increase short-term income and improve
the living environment of Jordanians through decent paid work, in addition to
providing
Jordanian and Syrian youth with appropriate skills to help them
obtain longer-term employment opportunities.
In partnership with the
Ministry of Agriculture, the
Ministry of Local Administration, the
Ministry of Labor, and many
municipalities, this initiative seeks to
create green employment opportunities.
At the end of the project, the total funding from the
German development bank to the Ministry will be JD2.3 million, which will contribute
to creating 1,250 job opportunities for Jordanians and Syrians through
labor-intensive methods.
Afforestation planThe project aligns with the national afforestation plan and
the Royal vision to improve the agricultural sector and create job
opportunities in this field.
The KfW German Development Bank's
office director in Amman, Mark Schewe, said that the bank and the German government are committed to
supporting economic opportunities and
creating job opportunities in Jordan
through afforestation activities.
He continued by sharing that this will work to
enhance forest sustainability, contributing to a green and clean environment, which are
essential for combating climate change.
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