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Leaders International and The Vocational Training Corporation Sign Strategic Agreement to Empower Youth and Local Communities in Jordan

Amman, April 20, 2025 – Under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Al Gharaibeh, General Director of the Vocational Training Corporation, Leaders International for Economic Development (LI) signed a strategic agreement today with the Vocational Training Corporation (VTC) to implement a series of soft and technical training programs across key governorates, including Amman, Irbid, Zarqa, and Mafraq.

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Azraq Entrepreneurial Ideas Competition – NatureWorks: Empowering Local Innovators and Driving Sustainable Development in the Jordan’s Eastern Badia

Leaders International, in collaboration with the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN), proudly hosted the Azraq Entrepreneurial Ideas Competition as part of the NatureWorks Project funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Jordan. This pitching competition aims to encourage innovation and empower local entrepreneurs in Al Shaumari Wildlife Reserve and Al Dahek Reserve through financial support, Capacity Building opportunities, and project development tailored to the tourism sector.

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TANIT Project Launch: A New Era for Sustainable Tourism in Tunisia

On September 27, 2024, Leaders International proudly launched the TANIT project, an initiative aimed at fostering sustainable tourism in Tunisia. We were honored to be welcomed by our key partner, the Ministry of Tourism. This significant event brought together a diverse array of stakeholders, including representatives from the Presidency of Government, the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Cultural Affairs, Agriculture, Youth, and Sports, as well as our key donor, the European Union, and implementation partner, Museum Lab.

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Connecting Nature and Community: The Launch of the Trans Tunisia Trekking Trail

On June 26, a vibrant gathering of seventy enthusiastic individuals took place in Zaghouan to celebrate a significant milestone in Tunisia's tourism sector: the launch of the first hiking and adventure route under the Trans Tunisia Trekking Trail (4T) program. This event brought together representatives from various associations, ministries, and the tourism industry, all sharing a passion for exploration and adventure.

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Euromed Clusters Forward: Jordan ICT Connect Learning Exhibition – A Resounding Success!

The Jordan ICT Connect Learning Exhibition has concluded with remarkable success, thanks to the contributions of incredible speakers, engaged participants, and the support from partners such as Int@j, Berytech, and ANIMA. The event was a significant milestone, marked by the exploration of the latest trends, sharing of valuable insights, and creating meaningful connections among clusters participating from the MENA region and GCC countries. These interactions have ignited hopes for collaborations that could transform the future of ICT in Jordan and beyond.

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LI and CPF Sign Collaboration Agreement to Support CERA Project in Jordan

Leaders International for Economic Development (LI) and the Crown Prince Foundation (CPF) have officially entered into a collaboration agreement to sustain the Corporate Entrepreneurship Responsibility Alliance (CERA) project in Jordan. Supported by funding from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, this partnership underscores a shared commitment to encouraging social responsibility and strengthening local supply chains within the Kingdom.

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LI Partners with the RSCN to Boost the Sustainability of the Eastern Badia

Leaders International for Economic Development (LI), in partnership with the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN), proudly launched the two-year "NatureWorks" project today. Supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the project aims to boost environmental awareness, sustainable tourism, and community empowerment in Eastern Badia, specifically Al Azraq region.

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Green Growth intervention in the Mediterranean chalks up major wins

Since 2019, the Green Impact Med project (GIMED) has been helping entrepreneurs in Lebanon, Palestine, Tunisia, Egypt and Italy to gain footing with their eco-friendly business ideas. The initiative was designed to combat environmental degradation in the Mediterranean by providing ambitious entrepreneurs and startups in five key areas with access to funding, skills and knowledge.

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From Capacity Building to Global Exposure: The CERA Project’s Transformative Impact on Jordanian MSMEs

The Corporate Entrepreneurship Responsibility Alliance (CERA) project, funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and implemented by Leaders International, is making a notable impact on the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector in Jordan. Through a combination of technical and financial support, CERA is empowering MSMEs to enhance their operational capacities, integrate green solutions, and elevate production and packaging standards, ensuring they remain competitive in both local and global markets.

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CERA project accelerates CSR skills of Jordanian businesses

Business leaders from all over the country gathered in Amman last week for an in-depth CSR capacity-building programme, part of Leaders International's Corporate Entrepreneurship Responsibility Alliance (CERA) project. In an era where businesses are expected to go beyond profit-making and actively contribute to social and environmental well-being, Corporate Social Responsibility has emerged as a powerful force for positive change.

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Jordanian SMEs forge new ties at AIM Congress 2023, accessing new markets and investment opportunities

On the 8th of May, 8 Jordanian SMEs joined by Leaders International (LI), journeyed to the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress in Abu Dhabi. From food to plastic and pharmaceutical industries, each SME played their part as exhibitors, showcasing their products and services. The AIM congress, which meets every year in the United Arab Emirates, invites SMEs from around the world to take part in a three-day interactive conference and exhibition, where they can meet and learn from like-minded professionals and engage in discussions on the latest trends in technology, innovation and investment.

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LI fosters job creation and business growth in North Africa

In North Africa, economies are characterised by high levels of unemployment, and more prominently, youth unemployment. According to the Atlantic Council, in 2019, unemployment among those aged 15-24 was 35.8% in Tunisia, 22.3% in Morocco, 49.5% in Libya, and 29.7% in Algeria. The figures now are actually much higher given the onset of the coronavirus pandemic and the devastating economic crisis that ensued. In terms of economic structure, MSMEs are North Africa’s engines of growth. They contribute to job creation

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Over 800 participants in our training program on freelance digiwork

Leaders International for economic development announced today that more than 800 Jordanian students and entrepreneurs have so far joined the training program on digital freelance work as part of its ‘Digital Avenue’ Project. The project, funded by the U.S. Embassy Amman, aims to stimulate innovation and engage Jordanian talent in global digiwork opportunities by building their freelancing skills, connecting participants to form teams, and guiding participants on competing for global opportunities on online digital work platforms such as Upwork and Freelancer.

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LI launches Dutch-funded CERA project to strengthen Jordan’s supply chains

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Jordan and Leaders International for Economic Development (LI) launched their Corporate Entrepreneurship Responsibility Alliance (CERA) project. The four-year project aims to integrate local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in underserved governorates across Jordan into local and international supply chains.CERA will encourage larger Jordanian enterprises to replace their imported sources of intermediate inputs to local vendors instead. To do this, the project will promote the concept of ‘Corporate Entrepreneurship Responsibility’

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LI conducts focus groups to diversify travel experiences in Jordan

Leaders International for Economic Development (LI) conducted a series of focus groups discussing the curation of innovative tourism experiences in Jordan as part of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherland’s Shiraka fund.The discussions tackled the current state of tourism worldwide in general and that of the kingdom more specifically. Ultimately, participants came up with innovative offerings to be developed and marketed for the purposes of diversifying the sector and attracting more inbound and domestic tourists. The proposed experiences were presented

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LI concludes a virtual hackathon in Jordan with 3 innovative solutions

The virtual hackathon, from 19–21 August, brought together Jordanian young entrepreneurs and representatives from three ministries to connect and collaborate on finding innovative solutions for three different challenges faced by the Jordanian government. As part of our Idea Bank project, funded by the U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), the hackathon aimed at advancing the country’s digital transformation agenda and fostering partnership between governmental institutions and young, budding entrepreneurs in Jordan. During the hackathon, each ministry introduced and explained its predefined major challenge