All news: Jordan

From data to action: Strengthening MENA youth employment policies through better evidence

A regional workshop organized by the ILO and the EU strengthened national capacities to measure and apply a key statistical tool to drive more effective employment and activation policies across the MENA region.

ILO and EU strengthen regional momentum for Second Chance Schools

The ILO and the European Union brought together key stakeholders from the MENA region to strengthen regional cooperation around Second Chance Schools as a central lever for policies to integrate NEETs.

Jordan advances policy dialogue and investment pathways for a Just Energy Transition

Strengthening national dialogue and partnerships to translate just energy transition ambitions into concrete policies and investment opportunities that support decent work and economic resilience

Estidama++ project concludes, expanding social security to around 46,000 workers

The ILO and Jordan’s Social Security Corporation held a national event to highlight the project’s key achievements, lessons learned and expansion of social security coverage for vulnerable workers.

ILO advances occupational safety and health with heavy-duty machinery assessment in Jordan

Assessment conducted under an EU-funded project responds to workplace accidents and outlines concrete steps to strengthen workplace safety, compliance and prevention.

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From ideas to impact: How ILO training series is transforming the businesses of entrepreneurs in Jordan

Shireen, Hanin, and Linka share how a business and entrepreneurship course helped them turn their visions into successful ventures.

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PROSPECTS Partnership in Jordan: Highlights from the year

Since 2019, the PROSPECTS Partnership has been strengthening opportunities for refugees and host communities across Jordan—supporting skills, jobs, protection, and resilience for a more inclusive future.

From displacement to employment: Syrians build better lives through decent work in Jordan’s Zaatari Camp

ILO employment services are helping Syrian refugees like Hanan and Malika access training and secure jobs, while also supporting Syrians wishing to return to their country.

ILO constituents and partners strengthen knowledge on the social and solidarity economy to advance social justice

The ILO convened a technical knowledge-sharing event in Turin, bringing together constituents and partners from countries where it has been actively supporting the promotion of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) for social justice. Participants...

ILO workshop presents new insights on labour force participation and informality

The Labour Supply Microsimulation Model provides insights into the role of policy incentives in labour market outcomes.

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Major labour-based public works programme concludes in Jordan, creating 1.7 million working days

Jordan, the ILO, and Germany through KfW Development Bank celebrate the completion of a nine-year collaboration that has become a national milestone in ownership, institutionalisation, and sustainable job creation.

National conference launches a new chapter for women in Jordan’s world of work

A three-day national dialogue brings together the government, employers and workers to advance gender equality in Jordan’s economy. The conference highlights key reforms aimed at enhancing women’s economic participation and protection.

Arab region builds social insurance capacities through new ILO training programme

Delegations from nine Arab States convene in Jordan to build capacities in social insurance governance, closing coverage gaps, and managing digital and labour market shifts.

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Making farms safer: Jordan launches guidelines to protect workers

Practical tools will reduce hazard risks and strengthen safety across the country’s agriculture sector.

Jordan explores global models to extend social security coverage through contribution subsidies

National workshop highlights international experiences and Jordan’s progress in using contribution subsidies to include informal and vulnerable workers in social protection systems

ILO PROSPECTS launches learning portal to transform forced displacement response

The ILO PROSPECTS Learning Portal turns years of field experience into practical, interactive resources to help practitioners, policymakers, and partners improve responses to forced displacement worldwide.

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Talent beyond borders: Why businesses should hire young refugees

Discover how businesses can unlock innovation and resilience by hiring young refugees. In this episode, Ingka Group’s Roman Bojko shares lessons from integrating refugee talent across 26 countries.

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From relief to development: Jordan, ILO and UNDP highlight the role of decent work in crisis-affected communities

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) join forces to advance resilience and recovery through decent work, reaffirming that jobs, rights and social justice...

ILO employment-intensive projects create one million workdays in two years in the Arab States region

Employment-Intensive Investment Programmes revitalize infrastructure and create decent work opportunities for communities amid humanitarian and economic challenges.

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Employment training creates inclusive green jobs in Jordan

Alaa Mhairat tells us how she gained financial independence and found work in an agricultural project to create a green environment for her community in Jordan.