Who we are

The Business Development Center is a Jordanian non-profit organization contributing to economic development and a better life for all Jordanians by helping Jordanian enterprises realize their full potential, creating more jobs and higher incomes, and preparing them to compete successfully in regional and international markets. As a regional and national resource, the Center also launches business development service initiatives and facilitates multiple donor economic development projects.

Established in 2005, the Business Development Center (BDC) is the sustainable successor institution to the USAID-funded, $27 million economic development program, the Jordan-United States Business Partnership (JUSBP). As such, BDC inherits the hands-on knowledge, networks and experience gained during JUSBP’s seven years of effective firm-level assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Jordan.

Working with an even broader range of donors, business service providers and partners today, BDC expands upon this effort which led to such outstanding past accomplishments. BDC will continue to manage a number of projects and pipeline initiatives which help Jordanian SMEs navigate the challenges and opportunities of the competitive business and trade environment to reach ever higher levels of achievement.