On Thursday, October 15, 2026, Ma’an Development Center hosted a delegation from the NGO Development Center (NDC) to review the progress of the “NOUR” project, which is implemented by the MA’AN Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, part of the Social and Economic Development Program at Ma’an Development Center.
The delegation comprised Mr. Mohamed Aboalrob, Senior Program Officer, Mr. Mahran Da’doua, Program Officer and Mr. Samer Al-Masri, Environmental and Social Advisor, joined via video conference.
During the visit, the updated environmental and social screening procedures and the mechanisms for applying them under the “Nour” project were reviewed. Given the progress achieved in implementing the project, Ma’an Development Center was asked to pilot the updated procedures, with a view to drawing on this experience when applying them with the other partners implementing the project.
During the visit, the “Nour” project team at the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center at Ma’an Development Center expressed its gratitude to the NGO Development Center (NDC) for its guidance, continuous follow-up, and support throughout the various stages of project implementation.
For its part, the NDC delegation expressed its appreciation for the efforts of the “NOUR” project team at Ma’an Development Center, commending the team’s work in implementing project activities and stressing the importance of continued coordination and cooperation among the relevant parties to ensure the proper implementation of the project and the achievement of its objectives.
The “NOUR” project is implemented under the “Social Recovery and Job Creation” program, funded by the World Bank, under the supervision of the Palestinian Ministry of Finance and Planning, and managed by the NGO Development Center (NDC).
