Irbid, Nov.10 (Petra) –West Irbid Municipality (WIM) has signed a support and funding agreement with the German side, securing a grant of €315,000.

The funds are earmarked for developing and modernizing the municipality’s metal manufacturing plant, including acquisition of advanced machinery and equipment.

This initiative aims to boost production efficiency, expand operations, and strengthen the plant’s financial sustainability.

During the signing ceremony, Mohammad Qudah, head of the municipal committee, stated the grant also features provision of 3-month employment opportunities.

He noted that the factory serves as a "successful model" for investment and production, as it supplies the municipality with metal waste bins, fosters self-reliance, bolsters internal revenue, and creates jobs.

He added that the plant’s experience demonstrates the municipality’s success in transforming international partnerships into "sustainable, productive, and developmental" projects that enhance its capabilities and improve its financial resources.

This announcement came as the municipality hosted a delegation from the German city of Munich, visiting under the SKEW (Engagement Global) program, to examine the municipality’s experience, the stages of establishing and developing the metal manufacturing plant, and the results made in terms of production and sustainability.

During their visit, the delegation toured the production lines and observed the manufacturing process for the metal containers, commending the level of plant's current advancement, and its existing technical and operational capabilities.

Qudah noted that cooperation with the German side also extended to supporting the vocational education sector, aimed to providing a sewing workshop for Khadija Umm al-Mu'minin School and a greenhouse for Al-Zarnuji School in Kufr Yuba district, aimed to strengthen applied education and equip students with practical skills and experience.

He called for continuing cooperation with the Municipality of Munich and supporting German entities.

Furthermore, he urged action to build upon existing partnerships to implement projects that contribute to developing services and enhancing local development, and financial sustainability.

//Petra//AG