Minister, WB officials discuss efforts to enhance social services, protection

AMMAN — Minister of Social Development Wafa Bani Mustafa met on Monday with the Regional Director for Human Development in the Middle East and North Africa of the World Bank (WB) Fadia Saadah to discuss cooperation in various social programmes and services.

The meeting was also attended by the WB's Resident Representative in Jordan, Holly Penner, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. 

Bani Mustafa highlighted national efforts to update the National Social Protection Strategy in alignment with modernisation initiatives, emphasising key achievements in its implementation.

She also stressed the importance of collaborating with the WB to execute the strategy in partnership with relevant ministries and official institutions.

The Minister also reviewed social services and programmes provided by the ministry and the National Aid Fund, discussing ways to enhance and develop them.

Saadah commended the ministry’s efforts and expressed her eagerness to strengthen cooperation in various social sectors.