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Our Work in Middle East
The Middle East region pro-vides a unique and chall-enging backdrop for devel-opment assistance. Econ-omic stagnation, rapid pop-ulation growth, and deplet-ed natural resources are compounded by intense political attention, security concerns, and periodic regional conflict. The U.S. government and other donors are implementing programs that address job creation, water security, governance reform, instit-utional capacity building, and private sector development.
Our work in the region includes judicial reform, rule of law, trade, tourism, agriculture, microfinance, environmental manage-ment, women's rights, and financial services. A wide network of affiliates and subsidiaries and long-standing relationships with local firms mark our strong work in the region.
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Successes in Middle East
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» Moroccan olive processor finds new markets in Europe |
| Through the Integrated Agriculture and Agribusiness program, a Moroccan olive-processing firm gets the support it needs to upgrade its facilities and qualify for a food-safety certification. Now exporting the majority of her products to Europe, the business owner is looking forward to more opportunities in the future. |
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» Jordan tourism project teams up with World Heritage Alliance |
| The Jordan Tourism Development Project has signed an agreement with the World Heritage Alliance for Sustainable Tourism to promote conservation of three World Heritage sites in Jordan. The Alliance is a joint project of the U.N Foundation and Expedia, Inc. |
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» Tourism project empowers women in Jordan |
| The Jordan Tourism Development Project, also known as Siyaha, is working with the Jordanian government, local communities, NGOs, and tourism-related groups to develop a dynamic and competitive tourism industry in rural parts of Jordan. Through the project, new jobs for women are being created. |
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» Law schools embrace new teaching methodology in West Bank/Gaza |
| The Supporting Rule of Law Reform in the West Bank and Gaza Project helps law schools to move beyond lecturing and rote memorization to the development of analytical and critical thinking skills. As a result, students are more engaged in their lessons and develop a deeper, enduring understanding of the law. |
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» Technology transforms Jordanian banks |
| Clearing checks in Jordan was once a tedious process that averaged seven business days. Now, through a modern networking system that connects its major commercial banks to one another electronically, checks clear in just 24 hours. |
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» Education program raises respect for rule of law in Palestinian schools |
| A civil society development project’s efforts to raise awareness of the importance of rule of law in schools helps to minimize disorderly conduct. Now, instead of resorting to violence, students mediate conflicts and discuss right and wrong in the context of the law. |
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