Jordanian Forum for Economic Development (JEF)

Al-Urdun Al-Jadid Research Center
The Research Center of the south - Mo'ta University
In coordination with
The Arab Potash Company The Cement Factory Company
The Jordan Phosphate Mines Company

Conference on
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOUTHERN REGION

Mo'ta University - Kerak
10 - 11 May 1999

 

DAY ONE

Opening Ceremony
A speech by H.E. Dr. Iyd Dhayat, the president of Mo'ta University.
A speech by
Mr. Hani Hourani, Director General of Al-Urdun Al-Jadid Research Center.
A speech by
Dr. Sa'oud El Tayeb, Director General of the research center of the south -Mo'ta university.
A speech by
The Arab Potash Company.
A speech by
The Jordan Phosphate Mines Company.
A speech by
The Cement Factory Company.
A speech by
The patron of the conference.

First Focus: The Social Dimensions in Developing the Southern Region
The people of the southern region and their basic needs.
     
Dr. Hasan Oran , Department of Sociology, Mota University.

The development challenges through the social changes in the southern region.
     
Dr. Sabri Irbeihat, department of the human sciences, Philadelphia University.

The socio-economical properties of the southern Ghor. Al-Naka' village/ the Ghor- A case study.
     
Dr. Abdul aziz Mahmoud, Samarkand museum, Al Albait University

Second Focus: The Economical Situation In The Southern Region
The economics of the southern region (a paper on the economical sector in the south).

The Jordanian forum for Economical Development, Al-Urdun Al-Jadid Research Center.

The ecological and natural effects on development in the southern region.
     
Dr. Omar Widyan, Director General of the studies and research center, The free zone  institution.

The tourism development aspects and future prospects in the southern region.
       Dr. Habis Samawi, faculty of Social and Human sciences, Department of Geography, Jordan University.

Income distribution, expenditure rate and the levels of poverty in the southern region.
    
Dr. Mohammad Badawi Al-Kadi, Department of Financial Sciences, Zaytouneh University.

Employment and unemployment forces and the employment chances in the southern region.
      Dr. Bashir Zo'bi, Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, the department of Economic, Jordan University.
      Dr. Nader Maryan, Director General of the Training and Employment center, Ministry of Labor.

DAY TWO

Third Focus: The development management in the southern region.
The regional planning and the aimed development perspectives in the southern region.
     Dr. Abdallah yousef, Department of Economy, Mo'ta University.

The effect of the educational process in developing the southern region.
   
Dr. Mousa Nabhan, The Dean of the faculty of education, Mo'ta University.

The role of cooperative societies in developing the region.
     Mr. Hussein Tarawneh, a board member of the Jordanian Cooperative Cooperation.

The role of non-governmental organizations (NGO's) in developing the southern region.
     Mr. Walid Hammad, researcher, the National Center for Human Resources Development.

Fourth Focus: Developing regions and the role of big companies.
A. The Role of Big National Companies in Local Development.
     a. The Arab Potash Company.
     b. The Jordan Phosphate Mines Company.
     c. The Cement Factory Company.

B. The Experience of Development Regions:
The experience of development in Aqaba region.
   
Mr. Akef Abu Tayeh, General Secretary of the Aqaba Region.

The experience of development in Petra region.
   
Mr. Suleiman Farajat, assistant of the Director General of Petra region.

The Development of South Badia.
     Dr. Salem Al-Own, Al-Safawi Center, then Jordanian Badia Development and Research center.

The closing session: suggestions and recommendations.

 

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