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: [email protected]
Blog: http://daily-chat.blogspot.com/
Linkedin: http://jo.linkedin.com/pub/mohammad-saleh/3/2b/4b9
Twitter: @msaleh2000
Skype: mohammadasaleh
