The conference accompanying the "Project Syria 2026" exhibition for construction, development, and real estate, which launched yesterday and runs until November 5, focused on the necessity of developing youth skills to meet labor market needs and support the reconstruction phase. More than 150 local and foreign companies specializing in the field are participating in the events, where the conference discussed recovery priorities, knowledge transfer, and modern technologies to support industry and activate productive sectors.
Linking Skills to Market Needs
Social and political researcher at the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), Joud Nahhas, emphasized in her presentation on post-infrastructure the importance of developing skills and linking them to labor market needs to support recovery. For her part, Alitshi Fago, training officer at the Italian Association of Textile Machinery Manufacturers (ACIMIT), pointed to the role of modern Italian technologies in supporting Syrian industry and developing the textile sector. Andrew Moore, Director of the Middle East and Afghanistan at HALO, addressed the challenges of war remnants and the importance of explosive risk management to prepare a safe environment for reconstruction projects.
Developing More Sustainable Infrastructure
In a session on building back stronger and more sustainably, experts discussed ways to improve construction quality and develop infrastructure capable of facing climate change and utilizing renewable energy solutions. Awfittatama, founding partner at RPS MENA, highlighted the importance of international professional certifications and specialized training in developing project management skills and qualifying national cadres. Ronald Hamssi, Co-CEO of Aventra Hospitality, presented investment prospects and the development of the hotel sector in Syria.
Educating Children and Developing Their Capabilities
Joud Nahhas clarified in a statement to SANA correspondent that she seeks to develop initiatives and training programs for children in Syria, focusing on enhancing their social and dialogical skills and helping them deal with challenges such as bullying. She viewed her participation in the conference as an opportunity to get to know local companies and build cooperative relationships to launch these programs in the future, with a focus on educating children and developing their dialogue and social interaction capabilities.
Rebuilding the Textile Sector
Alitshi Fago emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation between Syrian and Italian companies and transferring knowledge and modern technologies to support the rebuilding of the textile sector. She stated that the institution held meetings with Syrian companies working in the sector and issued invitations to clothing and textile manufacturers and textile machinery importers for networking and building broader partnerships. She also revealed that the institution seeks to introduce the latest Italian technologies in textile machinery manufacturing and provide opportunities for networking with Syrian companies working in this field.
Raising Awareness to Clear Land of Explosives
Andrew Moore clarified that the organization continues its work in Syria to remove landmines and war remnants from vital facilities and infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, electricity networks, and agricultural lands. He pointed out that the organization's participation in the conference aims to raise awareness among investors and companies implementing reconstruction projects about the risks of explosives, noting that the organization has been working in Syria since 2016.
Investing in Human Capital
Rita Bitnjanah, head of the "Raiser Hope" center, clarified that investing in youth and qualifying them is a fundamental pillar in Syria's future, noting that reconstruction also requires investing in people and developing their capabilities. She confirmed that the center focuses on training youth and developing their skills, emphasizing the importance of starting this process at an early age to enable youth to contribute effectively to building Syria's future.
Developing Skills and Competencies
The conference discussed yesterday the priorities of reconstruction and recovery in Syria, and the investment opportunities available for establishing international partnerships and transferring knowledge and modern technologies in the field of construction and development. The conference also focused on the role of these partnerships in supporting industry and activating productive sectors, alongside developing skills and competencies and aligning training programs with labor market needs.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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