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New momentum to build social protection capacities in the Arab region
New training modules support governments in the Middle East and North African region to build integrated, shock-responsive systems that expand coverage and protect vulnerable populations
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 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.
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.
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
Jordan’s Ministry of Labour and the ILO launch workshop on the country’s transition to formal economy
Initiative is part of ILO technical support activities to strengthen social protection and support workers’ transition to the formal economy in Jordan, with funding from Norway, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
How contribution subsidies like Jordan’s Estidama++ are redrawing the social protection map
Subsidies for social security enhance affordability for vulnerable workers and drive the expansion of inclusive coverage
ILO-supported programme is changing lives in Jordan through social protection
Donor delegations hear worker and employer accounts of how the ILO-supported Estidama++ programme is expanding social protection across the country
Press release
ILO boosts facilitation and communication skills to expand social security coverage across Jordan
Part of a multi-donor project, the initiative aims to improve social security awareness and engagement across Jordan’'s diverse and most vulnerable communities.
Photo Essay
Building a stable future – Eyad Al Merjawi’s journey to decent work and social protection in Jordan
Finding stability through Estidama++: a butcher’s story of resilience and hope amid Jordan's economic challenges.
Empowering workers in Jordan with social security and job protection
With support from the Estidama++ Fund, a local organization enrolls Jordanian and Syrian workers in a national social security scheme.
Norwegian Ambassador visits Jordanian NGO to witness the positive impact of Estidama++ program on workers and employers
Estidama++ supports SMEs in Jordan to strengthen access to social protection rights
ILO strengthens work-related protection by enhancing social security rights for Jordanian and Syrian informal workers
The ILO and Jordan’s Social Security Corporation (SSC) opened the registration for the second phase of Estidama++ aiming at extending social security coverage.
ILO and UK sign MOU to support social protection in Jordan
The new partnership supports the ILO technical assistance to the implementation of Estidama++ fund aiming at extending social security coverage to vulnerable workers
Norway increases funds for boosting social security for vulnerable workers in Jordan
The new funding for the Estidama++ Fund in Jordan enhances the social security rights of vulnerable workers in the country by extending social security coverage.
ILO rolls out new technologies to expand social security coverage in Jordan
The ILO and the Social Security Corporation launched a WhatsApp chatbot to expand social security coverage and raise awareness of its benefits and programmes among the country’s vulnerable workers.
Jordan and ILO sign agreement to support the extension of social security coverage and promote formalization
The project will help extend social protection to Jordanian and non-Jordanian workers, including refugees, by subsidizing contributions and providing income support to promote their participation in the national social security system.