Zarqa, July 1 (Petra) — The Hashemite University signed a memorandum
of understanding with the German International Cooperation Agency
(GIZ) to strengthen women’s participation in green jobs and align
higher education outcomes with labor market needs, according to a
statement.

The agreement, signed under GIZ’s regional programs “Women’s
Increased Participation in Political and Economic Life in the Middle
East and North Africa (WoMENA)” and “Green Jobs for Inclusive
Economic Growth (GAIN),” aims to reinforce partnerships between
academia, industry and development stakeholders.

The memorandum provides for the establishment of a “Women in Green
Jobs Summit” platform at the university to connect academic
institutions, the private sector, entrepreneurs, students and
development partners to highlight career and entrepreneurial
opportunities in the green economy and expanding women’s
participation in future-oriented sectors.

It outlines cooperation on developing the platform’s technical
framework, forming a joint organizing committee, and establishing
implementation plans and performance indicators, in addition to
ensuring the initiative’s sustainability through future programs that
support women’s empowerment and better alignment between education
outcomes and green economy requirements.

Hashemite University President Khaled Hyari said the agreement aligns
with the university’s vision of strengthening its role in sustainable
development and expanding strategic partnerships with international
institutions to equip graduates with skills required by modern labor
markets.

GIZ regional program head Anette Funk said the initiative seeks to
expand women’s economic opportunities and enhance their readiness for
green and industrial sectors through networking, mentorship and
capacity-building platforms, contributing to more inclusive and
sustainable economic growth.

The university’s Center for Women’s Studies Director Sahar Idwan said
the platform would enable students and graduates to directly engage
with employers and experts, enhance skills development and strengthen
innovation and entrepreneurship in emerging sectors.

//Petra// NQ