JEDCO programs create 122 jobs in Mafraq: CEO

Amman, August 19 (Petra) -Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation
(JEDCO) backed 44 local projects in northern Mafraq governorate, in
turn creating 122 job opportunities, JEDCO CEO Ghalib Hijazi
announced Wednesday.

During a dialogue session with local beneficiaries, Hijazi stated
JEDCO’s commitment to expanding SMEs, refining development tools, and
incorporating beneficiary feedback into future support strategies.

Acting Mafraq Governor Ahmad Zuhair commended JEDCO in driving local
economic development, boosting employment, and empowering youth and
women-led initiatives.

During the discussion, participants shared their experiences,
addressed operational challenges, and explored strategies to access
new markets. Talks also centered on setting support priorities for
upcoming phases.

Beneficiaries represented a “wide” range of economic sectors in the
governorate, including food processing, chemicals, agriculture,
livestock, education, transport, engineering services, and
information technology.

//Petra// HA