Participants graduate from programme for female public sector employees

AMMAN — The Ministry of Public Sector Development on Monday held a graduation ceremony for the second batch of participants in a programme to build the capacities of women civil service employees.

The programme is implemented by the ministry in cooperation with the USAID-funded Takamul programme and the National Committee for Women Affairs, with the participation of 30 female employees from different public institutions, according to a ministry statement.

Minister of Public Sector Development Khleef Al Khawaldeh said the five-week programme included studying women’s status in the sector and enhancing their abilities to help them occupy leadership positions in the government.

Participants received training on leadership, strategic planning and human resources management.