MA’AN Holds Pitching Day and Selects 10 Businesses for Support in Villages West of Ramallah
MA’AN Development Center organized a pitching day for the final assessment of small and medium-sized businesses from Ni’lin, Shibtin, Qibya, Al-Midya, and Budrus, west of Ramallah. The event was held under the project “Building Resilience in West Bank Communities (Area C) to Transform the Current Shock into a Sustainable Future,” implemented in partnership with Oxfam and funded by the German Government through BMZ/TDA. The programme aims to develop small and medium-sized businesses, strengthening the resilience of targeted communities amid current challenges.
A total of 19 applicants received training in business model development, planning, and financial management before presenting their businesses to an evaluation panel. Ten businesses were selected in the programme’s first phase to receive financial support to acquire the assets and other resources needed to develop their operations. They will also receive further training and individual mentoring tailored to their needs, alongside opportunities to participate in a networking event to expand their business connections and commercial activities.
The project will continue with its second and third phases over the next two years, selecting at least 20 additional businesses for support as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen community resilience and promote economic empowerment.
