Key Speakers/Presenters
01
Eng. Amani Al-Azzam
Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
02
Dr. Jihad Al-Mahamid
Secretary General of the Ministry of Water and Irrigation.
03
Eng. Hesham Al-Hayasa
Secretary General of the Jordan Valley Authority.
04
Mr. Ahmad Hawyan
Secretary General of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship.
05
Dr. Jihad Al-Sawaeer
Secretary General of the Ministry of Environment.
06
Dr. Marwan Alraggad
Executive Director of INWRDAM.
07
Dr. Mohammad Alkarm
Political Consultant in the Planning and Follow-Up Department, Ministry of Water Resources, Iraq.
Key action points
01
Announce and introduce
the WEFE Nexus Hub platform.
02
Announce the channels
through which users can contribute to the Hub.
03
Foster collaboration
and partnership opportunities within the Hub.
Soft Launching of WEFE Hub
General Information
Date
01 September 2024
Country/Location
Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Amman, Jordan
Projects
The WEFE Nexus
ProjectsProject
Establishment and Institutionalization of WEFE Nexus Hub for MENA
Description
The soft launch of the WEFE Nexus Hub marked a key moment in advancing regional collaboration in the water, energy, food, and ecosystems (WEFE) sectors. Held at the Ministry of Water and Irrigation in Jordan, the event gathered high-level officials from Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, and KSA, as well as members of INWRDAM’s WEFE Community of Practice and representatives from various sectors. Participants were introduced to the innovative design of the Hub and learned about its tools and resources, as well as the different channels for registering and contributing knowledge. The Hub aims to foster collaboration and serve as a knowledge-sharing platform for professionals in the MENA region, promoting the exchange of best practices and innovations in nexus approaches.
