On 14 May 2012, the Center for Continuing Education (CCE) at BZU launched a training program titled "Capacity Building of the Environmental Quality Authority (EQA) Staff.” This program is implemented in partnership with the Environmental Quality Authority and the United Nations Development Programmed (UNDP.)

Chairman of the EQA, Dr. Yousef Abu Safia, discussed the importance of environmental development and the role of citizens and institutions in maintaining environmental quality through awareness, education and a sense of responsibility.

Team Leader of Natural Capital and Environment at the UNDP, Rima Abu Middain, addressed the importance of teamwork and team building in terms of work advancement and achievements. She thanked the Swedish Representative Office for supporting this program.

Rania Al-Qasem, Diploma Officer at the CCE, emphasized the CCE’s role in human resources development through partnerships with national institutions. She stressed the importance of using an applied participatory approach in the training programs designed and implemented by the CCE.

The training ran for two hours, with 60 EQA staff members trained on the concept and importance of teamwork and team building by CCE trainer, Riyad Mustafa.