Within the framework of the “Regional Initiative for Promoting Small-Scale Renewable Energy Applications in Rural Areas of the Arab Region (REGEND)” Project, the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), in partnership with the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD), and the Arab Federation for Food Industries (AFFI), is organizing a capacity-building workshop on “Good food manufacturing and hygiene practices and hygiene requirements for food storage”.
 
This workshop will build the scientific and technical capacities of REGEND’s beneficiaries, on good food manufacturing and hygiene practices through a simplified scientific and distinctive approach integrating lectures, exercises, and practical training.

The expert meeting addresses how applying effective regulatory frameworks, including competition policy, can help countries in the Arab region achieve the SDGs

Over the past few years, many Arab countries have witnessed popular uprisings in which ordinary men and women have demanded freedom, social justice and dignity. Political transitions as a result of these uprisings have brought to the fore a number of short term challenges that will have a decisive impact on the long term prospects of these countries and the region as a whole.