Irbid, July 9 (Petra) – Dr. Issa Awawdeh, Director of the
Development and Employment Fund (DEF) branch in Irbid governorate,
said the fund continues its “pioneering and developmental” role in
the governorate.

In this context, he referred to step sto empower youth and provide
financial and technical support for establishing productive projects
that contribute to reducing poverty and unemployment and driving
local development.

Awawdeh, in remarks to “Petra,” said the fund provided approximately
JD1 million in funding for projects in Irbid governorate during the
first half of this year.

Awawdeh noted this funding was directed to supporting and developing
115 productive, service, and craft projects in various areas of the
governorate.

On their impact, he stated these supported projects “directly”
contributed to generating 157 sustainable job opportunities for the
governorate’s residents, particularly graduates and women.

This effort, he noted, transformed consumer families into productive
households that secured self-reliance and self-employment, adding
that the fund’s financing facilities in Irbid witnessed a “high”
turnout from entrepreneurs.

He urged youth in Irbid governorate wishing to establish their own
businesses or develop their existing projects to visit the branch
headquarters to learn about the available financing facilities and
programs, which align with the Kingdom’s Economic Modernization
Vision.

//Petra// AG