Determinants of Establishing the Industrial Estates in Nablus Governorate and their Impacts on the Environment, Society and Industrial Education

Determinants of Establishing the Industrial Estates in Nablus Governorate and their Impacts on the Environment, Society and Industrial Education PDF

Wa'el Wajeeh Reda AL –Buzz

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Dr. Ali Abdel Hamid - الدكتور عزيز سالم دويك

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Abstract :

Abstract Nablus, the largest city in Palestine, is the district capital of the north West Bank. It's centrally located within the Palestinian National Authority areas. It's also located on a major traffic artery leading to the Kingdom of Jordan and major population and business centers in the West Bank. Nablus is also considered the business center in the West Bank. Major thoroughfares and roads pass through and near to the city connecting the business, commercial and industrial centers of the Palestinian Authority controlled areas given these advantages, Nablus has attracted a considerable number of industries, both traditional and modern. The city , relatively densely populated and mainly industrial, exports its products to other areas including Jordan. Given its proximity to border crossings in the west and the east. In addition, Nablus is home for a number of academic and vocational institutions which have turned out high quality professionals in a wide range of fields. These institutions have played a leading role in advancing vocational training and education in the region. In the east, the city has an industrial zone which is home for various industries and traditional crafts. The zone has on it Hisham Hijawi College of Technology as well as Nablus Vocational Secondary School. These two institutions supply the industrial sector in the city with technicians and skillful workers. In addition, these institutions provide summer training courses for students. In the city center, there are several light handicraft industries. Given the natural population growth in the city, there has been an increase in the problems facing the development and improvement of these industries. One of these problems in the environmental impact on the population and natural resources. Due to the burgeoning need for these industries and professions, the universities and vocational colleges have contributed to the reinforcement of the industrial sector by supplying it with qualified people and by providing their consultancy services. In the last ten years there has been a remarkable expansion in land uses to make room for horizontal expansion of the industrial sector, thus absorbing surplus work force and reducing rampant unemployment given the political turmoil in Palestine and in Nablus in particular. The academic and vocational institutions have also contributed to raising standard of living.

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