“We call ourselves a “capacity building” organization; self-motivated and self-initiated capacity building. For example, in 30 years, I don’t think I have signed a check for the company.”

December 2006, Interview with Jordan Business magazine entitled “The Grass is Greener … On Both Sides”.

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