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The Arab Organization for Agricultural Development participated in the meeting of the "Regional Initiative for the dissemination of small-scale renewable energy applications in rural areas in Jordan"


The Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD) participated in the meeting of the "Regional Initiative for the dissemination of small-scale renewable energy applications in rural areas in Jordan"", on Thursday, 25/7/2019 which was held in  Jordan, with the participation of all relevant authorities related to energy, agriculture and the environment from the various governmental authorities and non-governmental organizations. In addition to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Arab Federation for Food Industries (ARABFFI) the and representatives from JEF.

 This participation came within the framework of the existing cooperation between AOAD and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).

AOAD representatives gave a comprehensive presentation on AOAD’s tasks and the most important strategic objectives that it work on them and focused on the inputs of agricultural production, including energy and how to support the Arab farmers towards the use of renewable energy technology in addition to the implementation of socio-economic studies at the level of Arab countries and stimulate the empowerment of women and entrepreneurship in the productive sectors. Moreover, encourage investment and improve rural livelihoods and create dependable employment opportunities, in addition to projects in various fields implemented by AOAD.

The presentation also included some proposals, including the need to adopt legislative reforms in the Arab countries and encourage a culture of entrepreneurship and promote the trend towards renewable energy applications and energy efficiency and promote market access.

 It is worth mentioning that this regional initiative provides a regional approach to build cooperation between citizens and stakeholders to identify best practices and dissemination of knowledge and offer supportive initiatives to stimulate investment in the private sector and empower women, create jobs and develop value chains to promote a sustainable economy.

 

 

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