The project “Enhancing Accreditation Value Chain in the Arab Region” successfully brought together more than 100 participants to discuss achievements and prospects for regional trade integration during a strategic event organized on Monday 4^th March 2024 in Amman, Jordan. The event was held under the esteemed patronage of H.E. Mr. Yousef Al Shamali, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply of Jordan. It marked a key milestone in strengthening the regional quality infrastructure after years of collaborative efforts between ARAC and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and the Arab Industrial Development, Standards and Mining Organizations (AIDSMO).

Throughout the event, the transformative changes brought about by the project as well as insights for future prospects were presented to a broad range of regional stakeholders, including representatives from the Jordan government, the public and private sector, the international community and project beneficiaries from various Arab countries. Special focus was given to the namely the milestones of ARAC journey towards operationalization and international recognition, the enhanced services provided by local Conformity Assessment Bodies, and the improved competitiveness of SMEs across the Arab region – all geared towards better opportunities, higher quality products, and a stronger, more integrated regional market.

All the project partners and stakeholders reiterated their dedication and commitment to building on this momentum, leveraging the enhanced accreditation framework and quality infrastructure to foster an ecosystem where trade and industry are not only efficient and competitive, but also sustainable and inclusive.