aqaba community and economic development program aced ii panorama

Aqaba Community and Economic Development Program ACED II

Panorama

2013 - 2014

Three Interrelated Program Areas

The Aqaba Community and Economic Development (ACED II) Program was a 18 month project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by AECOM International Development, benefiting the people and businesses of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) and was composed of activities under three major technical areas of work: • Program Area 1 works to strengthen the government institutions, working directly

with the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) • Program Area 2 strengthens the private sector by further-enabling the business

environment to more effectively attract, support and enhance the numbers, competitiveness, and capabilities of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs);

• Program Area 3 works closely with the local community to further develop its capacity and empower local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society organizations (CSOs).

Additionally, cross-cutting training and a grants and commodities program support all areas of the Program.

The following snapshots presents few of the program’s

accomplishments

Wadi Rum and Dissi camps solar energy systems

Aqaba Bus Shelters

Cooperation with Microsoft Citizenship program to support Aqaba’s CSOs

MSMEs capacity building and equipment's with Aqaba’s SMP

Local Community Grants

Aqaba Voice Radio Station

Syndicate of Mechanical Professions SMP Capacity building and computers

Aqaba Islamic Association Community Computer Center

Equipping Aqaba Vocational Training Center VTC

Supporting Tourism in Aqaba through cultural and entertainment events (1)

Supporting Tourism in Aqaba through cultural and entertainment events (2)

Supporting Women owned businesses in Aqaba (1)

Supporting Women owned businesses in Aqaba (2)

Launching Wadi Rum Sky Gate (Telescope)

Capacity Building and Networking

The A-Team

Mohammad Saleh

ACED II - Deputy Chief of Party

Phone: 00962 79 5825046

Email: msaleh2000@hotmail.com

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