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Social Protection

Methodological note for the project ‘Expanding social insurance for agricultural workers in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries:...

Social Protection

ONE PAGER - The role of social insurance schemes in addressing the risks faced by agricultural workers in the Middle East and North Africa

Social Protection

The role of social insurance schemes in addressing the risks faced by agricultural workers in the Middle East and North Africa

ILO Jordan holds School-To-Work Transition Survey (SWTS) Training for Department of Statistics in Jordan (DoS)

Research Partnership for Improved Livelihoods of Jordanian & Syrian Youth aims to gain an in-depth understanding of youth employment and livelihoods in Jordan to promote policy dialogue and development. A prerequisite for effective policy...

Concept Note - Stakeholder meeting on ‘What works and does not work in reducing vulnerability to forced labour and human trafficking of...

ILO Jordan holds second project advisory meeting for RDPP Research Partnership for Improved Livelihoods of Jordanians and Syrians

Continued coordination with key stakeholders is integral to the success RDPP Research Project. These efforts are organised to enhance the understanding on youth employment and livelihoods in Jordan.

ILO brings stakeholders together to discuss the future of Jordan’s green and digital economy

RDPP Research Project aims to enhance the understanding on youth employment & livelihoods in Jordan continue. Progress & findings of a research paper on the potential for the creation of green & digitally enabled livelihoods for Jordanians and...

Better Work Jordan: Improving workers’ mental health through creativity

The Mental Health Project of Better Work Jordan celebrated creative talents of ten garment workers, who won a juried competition organised this month by the programme to mark World Mental Health Day.

Disability Inclusion in EIIP Stocktaking and way forward

This report assesses and provides recommendations on disability inclusion for the ILO’s Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP). It examines important challenges and good practices along the project cycle, calling attention to...

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.

Industrial relations in the ready-made garment sector in Jordan

The report aims to shed light on the status of industrial relations in Jordan’s garment manufacturing sector. It also seeks to inform forward-looking efforts led by ILO constituents and other stakeholders towards the continued establishment of a...

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.

Financial education for Jordanian and migrant workers – Trainee’s booklet

This booklet, developed with support from Better Work Jordan, primarily targets local and migrant workers employed in Jordan’s factories who wish to strengthen their money management skills. It introduces essential knowledge, practical skills and...

Jordan - Country baselines under the ILO Declaration (2021)

Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining

ILO-German partnership set to create green jobs and boost sustainable development in Jordan

A new phase of an Employment Intensive Infrastructure Programme (EIIP) in Jordan, funded by the Government of Germany, will focus on creating jobs for vulnerable groups while increasing forest cover in the country

Women in management

New national initiative aims to put more women on Jordan’s corporate boards

A new national digital platform, launched with the patronage of Queen Rania of Jordan, aims to create a comprehensive database of women qualified to hold corporate leadership and board positions, and so increase their presence in private sector...

Agricultural workers take their first step towards unionization in Jordan

For the first time, farm workers meet with agri-food trade union representatives in Amman to discuss the future of their union membership

Producers and importers explore potential for Jordanian exports to Qatar in the cut flower industry

The ILO, in cooperation with the Palestinian Trade Center (PalTrade) and Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, held a series of business-to-business meetings between Jordanian cut flower producers and Qatari companies, to explore avenues for...

Technical Note

Plans for the implementation of health benefits by the Social Security Corporation of Jordan

Observations and considerations in light of ILO’s social security standards

Better Work Jordan: PAC meeting examines preliminary studies seeking to promote decent work in garment sector