• Economic development objectives in local authorities and their role in strengthening the local economy.
• Beneficiary groups, and stages of economic development.
• Strategies and methods for achieving economic development across various sectors.
• Partnership between local authorities and the private sector in facilitating development.
Ms. Alaa Sabbagh
Director of the Local Economic Development Unit in Al-Bireh Municipality – Palestine. An economic consultant with ten years of experience in the field of local economic development. She holds a master’s degree in economics and law. She has also received a number of prestigious awards, including the “Creative Entrepreneurial Youth” award from the Welfare Association for the year 2012. In addition, she is certified as a “Public-Private Partnership Expert” by the World Bank.
Ms. Alaa Sabbagh
Director of the Local Economic Development Unit in Al-Bireh Municipality – Palestine. An economic consultant with ten years of experience in the field of local economic development. She holds a master’s degree in economics and law. She has also received a number of prestigious awards, including the “Creative Entrepreneurial Youth” award from the Welfare Association for the year 2012. In addition, she is certified as a “Public-Private Partnership Expert” by the World Bank.
Dr. Abdullah Dhifallah
Urban researcher and expert in Saudi urban affairs, holds a PhD in urban planning from Sheffield University.
Dr. Abdullah Dhifallah
Urban researcher and expert in Saudi urban affairs, holds a PhD in urban planning from Sheffield University.