The Palestinian Businesswomen’s Association – ASALA has concluded a specialized training program on business management and financial literacy as part of the project “Economic Empowerment of Women and Women with Disabilities in Villages Surrounding Jerusalem in the West Bank,” implemented under the Social Recovery and Job Creation Project.
The training program covered key topics related to entrepreneurship and business management, including business plan development, project planning, financial management and literacy, budgeting, and available sources of financing and how to access them. The training also highlighted the importance of ensuring the economic and environmental sustainability of businesses. Through practical exercises and hands-on activities, participants were able to apply what they learned to their own businesses and strengthen their management and financial skills.
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The Palestinian Businesswomen’s Association – ASALA has concluded a specialized training program on business management and financial literacy as part of the project “Economic Empowerment of Women and Women with Disabilities in Villages Surrounding Jerusalem in the West Bank,” implemented under the Social Recovery and Job Creation Project.
The training program covered key topics related to entrepreneurship and business management, including business plan development, project planning, financial management and literacy, budgeting, and available sources of financing and how to access them. The training also highlighted the importance of ensuring the economic and environmental sustainability of businesses. Through practical exercises and hands-on activities, participants were able to apply what they learned to their own businesses and strengthen their management and financial skills.
ASALA’s Programs Manager, Merna Ziadeh, emphasized that the training reflects ASALA’s commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment by strengthening their capacities and providing them with the practical tools needed to manage their businesses effectively. She highlighted the importance of equipping women entrepreneurs with the skills to plan strategically, manage their resources, and make informed financial and managerial decisions that support the sustainability of their businesses.
One of the participants, Salwa Mansour, shared that the training helped her strengthen her professional skills and gain practical knowledge based on clear business and financial principles. She noted that the program improved her ability to plan for her business, prepare for potential challenges, and develop strategies that can help her business remain sustainable and resilient in the market.
The completion of this training marks an important step in the project’s activities. Participants will now move on to the next stages, which will include specialized marketing training, as well as technical and financial support. These interventions aim to strengthen women’s economic participation and support the establishment and sustainability of productive businesses within the targeted communities.
The “Economic Empowerment of Women and Women with Disabilities in Villages Surrounding Jerusalem in the West Bank” project which is implemented by the Palestinian Businesswomen's Association – ASALA, is funded by the World Bank, through the Ministry of Finance and Planning, and managed by NDC under the Social Recovery and Job Creation Project.
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