MoU signed to address Greater Amman Municipality’s challenges

Amman: Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) and Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), within the framework of enhancing joint cooperation in the scientific research, training, consultation fields and exchanging academic expertise. Under the memo, which was signed by the PSUT President, Dr. Wijdan Abu Haija, and GAM Mayor, Dr. Youssef Shawarbeh, the two sides conduct specialized scientific and engineering studies through graduation projects, Master's theses, and research papers on challenges facing the GAM. The two parties will also exchange competencies and expertise, provide consultations, and cooperate in implementing joint sustainability projects, conduct an ad hoc academic and professional training for the GAM's employees in the creativity, innovation and artificial intelligence areas, while PSUT students will be trained within the GAM's various competent departments. Speaking during the signing ceremony, Shawarbeh said this cooperation aim s to raise efficiency and performance of the GAM's employees, and increase level of community awareness on the importance of sustainable development. Shawarbeh stressed that "advanced" achievement can only be made by "true" partnerships among Jordan's institutions and all sectors. For her part, Abu Haija said the memo comes within the framework of enhancing community cooperation, transferring expertise with national institutions, and contributing to serve the local community. Abu Haija also stressed the university's commitment to provide academic and technical support to the GAM to achieve its development goals. Source: Jordan News Agency