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Amman, Feb. 10 (Petra) – Minister of Social Development Wafa Bani Mustafa met on Monday with Fadia Saadah, Regional Director for Human Development in the Middle East and North Africa, to discuss cooperation in various social programs and services.
The meeting was also attended by the World Bank’s Resident Representative in Jordan, Holly Penner.
Bani Mustafa highlighted national efforts to update the National Social Protection Strategy in alignment with modernization initiatives, emphasizing key achievements in its implementation.
She stressed the importance of collaborating with the World Bank to execute the strategy in partnership with relevant ministries and official institutions.
The Minister also reviewed social services and programs provided by the ministry and the National Aid Fund, discussing ways to enhance and develop them.
Saadah commended the ministry’s efforts and expressed her eagerness to strengthen joint cooperation in various social sectors.
//Petra// AO
10/02/2025 15:19:36