Israa University Discusses Ways to Enhance Joint Cooperation with UNDP’s Director of Programmes and Projects in Gaza
Gaza – Public Relations
A delegation from Israa University, headed by Professor Alaa Mattar, visited Mr. Amjad Al-Shawa at his office in Gaza City to discuss avenues for coordination and joint cooperation in the coming period and to congratulate him on assuming his new position as Director of Programmes and Projects at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
During the meeting, Professor Alaa Mattar praised Mr. Amjad Al-Shawa’s leading role in serving Palestinian society. He noted that Al-Shawa’s appointment to this position at UNDP represents a significant and valuable addition to international institutions operating in Palestine, given his extensive experience and long-standing record in development and humanitarian work. He also expressed Israa University’s pride in his leadership role and wished him success in his new responsibilities in a way that serves the aspirations of the Palestinian people and strengthens their resilience.
For his part, Mr. Amjad Al-Shawa welcomed the Israa University delegation and expressed his deep appreciation for this thoughtful gesture. He highlighted the exceptional efforts made by Palestinian universities, particularly Israa University, in remaining committed to resuming and advancing the educational process despite all the challenges and difficulties. He also emphasized the critical importance of supporting the education sector through all available means, describing it as a genuine driving force for society.
During the visit, both sides discussed mechanisms for strengthening joint coordination to support the education and development sectors and for developing innovative initiatives that serve Palestinian society amid the significant challenges facing the Palestinian people.
This visit reflects the university’s commitment to building diverse partnerships with international and development institutions.