Given the complexities of the Syrian refugee crisis and the domestic challenges that Jordan faces, there are no easy policy fixes. But there are some approaches that can help set a policy agenda for the future and move towards meeting the needs of the Jordanian government, its citizens and the refugees until such time as they are able to return home. Besides the need for a comprehensive livelihoods programme that would benefit both Jordanian and Syrian refugee communities, this discussion paper proposes the following recommendations: (1) develop a clear refugee policy; (2) give Syrians formal work permits in specific sectors in accordance with Jordanian regulations; (3) promote Syrian investment in Jordan; (4) open a dialogue at the national level on the employment of Syrian refugees; and (5) establish dialogue at the regional level between host countries.