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ILO, JCC and partners discuss amendments to cooperative legislation in the country
The proposed modifications to the country’s cooperative law are meant to eventually lead to revised legislation, paving the way for an autonomous, inclusive and self-reliant cooperative movement in Jordan.
Jordan launches first ILO SCORE Training programme in the Middle East
The training is set to improve SMEs’ productivity and working conditions in the agri-food sector in the country.
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.
New command-and-control and operation centre launches in Jordan’s Labour Ministry
In line with the e-government vision, a new system supported by the ILO will help the Ministry boost efficiency and ease its operations during labour inspections. This is an important step in the quest to ensure decent work for all.
ILO and UNICEF support youth to prepare for work through Job Search Clubs in Jordan
More than 400 youth participate in intensive training in 20 locations across Jordan.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), a chance for career growth, change and inclusion
The ILO’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) project is supporting hundreds of Syrian and Jordanian workers access formal employment and decent work in targeted governorates in Jordan, through skills development, coaching and mentoring, and final,...
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.
ILO supports Occupational Safety and Health across cooperatives in Jordan
A week-long training workshop focused on ILO’s “Practical Occupational Safety and Health Training for Cooperatives in Agriculture,” a training tool for partners providing advisory and training services for cooperatives in Jordan.
ILO and UNICEF join forces to support youth through job search activities in Jordan
With support from the Government of the Netherlands, the collaboration will build the capacity of 300 Syrian and Jordanian youth on job search and employability related skills.
A new partnership to boost productivity and employment of small and medium enterprises in the agro-food sector
The ILO and the Jordan Chamber of Industry have partnered in an initiative, supported by the Government of the Netherlands, to enhance the productivity and resilience of agro-food SMEs employing or serving refugees and host community members.
Gaming app encourages students to explore future career pathways in Jordan
The ILO, together with the Ministries of Education and Labour, has developed a career guidance gaming app to help youth make informed decisions about future career options that are in demand in the labour market.
ILO and cooperatives raise awareness, promote labour rights on farms in Jordan
The ILO and a number of agricultural cooperatives are working together to ensure that workers are well informed of their rights and responsibilities at work through awareness raising sessions held on farms.
Changes in Jordan’s work permit regulations for Syrian refugees contribute to decent work – ILO, FAFO report
Findings of a new report which analyses changes in work permit regulations in Jordan since 2016 show a clear positive impact with respect to improving decent working conditions for Syrian workers in the country.
Jordanian trainer embarks on cooperative management training initiative, supported by the ILO
Jordanian Ahlam Mahadeen took part in ILO’s Trainers of Trainers (ToT) programme on My.Coop and is now training cooperative members on the package, which focuses on the management of agricultural cooperatives.
World Refugee Day: The power of inclusion
World Refugee Day, 20 June, is the international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape persecution,...
ILO, Madrasati and Ministry of Education celebrate the achievements of joint venture to strengthen career guidance services in Jordanian...
With the support of the Government of the Netherlands, 3,000 youth including vulnerable Jordanians and Syrian refugees, participated in the initiative.
A knowledge exchange with ILO Ankara: Learning from each other and sharing experiences to support the creation of decent work opportunities...
The ILO Office in Turkey and the PROSPECTS programme jointly organized a webinar to exchange knowledge and experiences on how to foster an enabling environment for the socio-economic inclusion of refugees and vulnerable host community members.
Opportunities for extending social security coverage in Jordan
New ILO report identifies challenges and opportunities in expanding social security coverage for workers in Jordan.
ILO COOP 100 – ILO PROSPECTS Webinar: The role of cooperatives and social and solidarity organizations in forced displacement contexts
The webinar was organized by ILO COOP and ILO PROSPECTS to highlight the role and contributions of cooperatives and other social and solidarity economy organizations (SSEOs) in forced displacement contexts, and the work of both field practitioners...
ILO, the Netherlands and international partners join forces to support refugees and host communities in Jordan
Bringing together the ILO, IFC, UNHCR, UNICEF and the World Bank, the Prospects Partnership aims to provide conditions for refugees and host communities to access quality primary education and vocational training; secure and retain decent...