Amman, July 2 (Petra) — The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply
has signed an agreement with the King Abdullah II Center for
Excellence (KACE) to launch and implement the first edition of the
Inspection Unit Excellence Award for 2026.

The initiative is designed to foster healthy competition among
regulatory bodies, promote modern inspection practices based on best
standards, and improve the efficiency and quality of oversight
operations. It also aims to enhance resource management and raise the
performance level of inspection teams, ultimately strengthening
public confidence in regulatory systems and service delivery.

Under the agreement, the King Abdullah II Center for Excellence will
take charge of the technical framework of the award, including
developing and approving evaluation criteria, preparing participation
tools, training assessors, and overseeing all stages of assessment in
line with principles of integrity, transparency, and neutrality. The
evaluation process will include desk reviews, field assessments,
arbitration stages, and final reporting.

The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply will support
implementation by coordinating with participating entities, promoting
the award, organizing capacity-building and training programs, and
overseeing the closing ceremony where winners will be announced.

Both sides said the initiative is part of national efforts to advance
the inspection system across economic activities, embed a culture of
institutional excellence, and encourage continuous improvement and
adoption of international best practices. The goal is to enhance
government service quality and improve the overall business
environment.

The award’s first edition includes two main categories: ministries,
institutions, and regulatory bodies covering 10 entities with 24
inspection units, and municipalities covering 13 municipalities,
ensuring broad participation and promoting a culture of excellence
across entities involved in inspection and regulatory work.

//Petra//WH