AMMAN — CEO of Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO) Ghaleb Hijazi meets with CEO of Ethiopia's Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) Hassen Hussein, to explore potential partnerships.

 

According to a JEDCO statement issued on Thursday, the discussions covered several sectors, including modern agriculture, the green and circular economies, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, chemicals and tourism.

 

The two sides also explored opportunities for direct business partnerships, exchanges of expertise and joint initiatives to support innovation and the transfer of knowledge and technology, helping SMEs enhance their competitiveness and expand into new markets.

 

Hijazi reviewed Ethiopia's experience in entrepreneurship development, including business incubators, training programmes and services for entrepreneurs and business owners.

 

During a visit to business clinics, he learned about practices aimed at strengthening the entrepreneurship ecosystem and building SME capabilities.

 

Both sides stressed the importance of strengthening institutional cooperation and leveraging the economic advantages and opportunities available in both countries to support SME growth, facilitate investment and create jobs.

 

They also highlighted the potential for productive and commercial partnerships that generate added value for both economies.