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Applying the G20 Training Strategy in Jordan (Phase 2)

STED in the Chemicals and Cosmetics Manufacturing Sector in Jordan

The report reflects on the positioning of the C&C sector in the Jordanian economy from a skills and labour market perspective. It further examines the sector’s employment, export potential and challenges that hinder its competitive position. The...

Applying the G20 Training Strategy in Jordan (Phase 2)

STED in the Garment & Leather Manufacturing Sector in Jordan

This report looks at the positioning of the garment and leather sector in the Jordanian economy from a skills and labour market perspective.

Applying the G20 Training Strategy in Jordan (Phase 2)

STED in the Chemicals and Cosmetics Manufacturing Sector in Jordan

The ILO’s Skills for Trade and Economic Diversification (STED) study on the Chemicals and Cosmetics (C&C) sector identifies skills needed for promoting international trade and spurring economic growth in the sector.

ILO and CBI sign MoU to boost decent working conditions for farm workers and improve export opportunities for SMEs to foreign markets

The agreement will help enhance economic opportunities and decent work, through joint collaboration at export, farm and sectoral level.

Labour mobility between Asia and the Arab States: Sharing of experiences and progress under the Bali Declaration with specific focus on...

Background paper presented at the inter-regional meeting "Labour mobility between Asia and the Arab States: Sharing of experiences and progress under the Bali Declaration with specific focus on women migrant workers" held on 3-4 December 2019 in...

COVID-19: Pandemic in the World of Work

Yussif Abdulla Abu Al-Nour’s message on child labour

Yussif had to start work at a young age to support his family. Because of COVID-19, he has no access to e-learning. Hear his appeal to world leaders to take action on the elimination of child labour

Start.COOP - a Step-by-step tool to start up a cooperative - Training Guide

Start.COOP is a low-cost, easy to use tool for those interested in starting and launching a cooperative in a participatory manner. It draws on technical content from existing materials in different ILO cooperative training tools. It also uses a...

Second Conversation Trafficking in the wake of Covid-19 Concept Note

Concept note of Conversations on Working in Freedom

Second Conversation Trafficking in the wake of Covid-19 Concept Note

Concept note of Conversations on Working in Freedom

Video

COVID-19: Protecting yourself and others at work

As businesses and workplaces re-open in Jordan, it is important to ensure a safe and healthy working environment to mitigate any risks of infection. This video, produced by the ILO in collaboration with Jordan's Ministry of Labour, highlights some...

Jordan - Towards developing demand-driven qualifications for the Chemicals and Cosmetics Sector

Syria: IV Brussels Conference

Statement by the ILO Director-General to the Brussels IV Conference supporting Syria and the region

“Let us focus on building back better with a human-centred approach with and for refugees and their host communities,” ILO Director-General Guy Ryder has said to the Brussels IV Conference on supporting the future of Syria and the region, convened...

Signing grant agreement between Italian Government and ILO supporting “Towards a more inclusive economy through immediate-job generation...

A new intervention in Jordan will provide employment and livelihood opportunities through labour-intensive approaches and business development support.

Brief

Impact of COVID-19 on Syrian refugees and host communities in Jordan and Lebanon

This brief provides evidence of the impact of the pandemic on Syrian refugees and host communities in Jordan and Lebanon, shedding light on some of the most pressing issues facing workers and enterprises.

Video

Impact of COVID-19 on Syrian refugees, host communities and enterprises in Jordan and Lebanon

Recent assessments by the ILO highlight emerging challenges facing vulnerable workers and businesses as a result of the pandemic.

Media advisory

ILO to hold virtual, Global Summit on COVID-19 and the World of Work

ILO’s support to Syrian refugees and host communities: Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq and Egypt

Within the framework of the Regional Refugee and Resilience Plan (3RP), the ILO is facilitating equal access to labour markets and promoting decent work for all – prerequisites for enhancing resilience and reducing aid dependency. Building on its...

ILO’s support to Syrian refugees and host communities: Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq and Egypt

Within the framework of the Regional Refugee and Resilience Plan (3RP), the ILO is facilitating equal access to labour markets and promoting decent work for all – prerequisites for enhancing resilience and reducing aid dependency. Building on its...

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on enterprises in Jordan

New assessment highlights significant impact of COVID-19 on enterprises and employees in Jordan.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Enterprises in Jordan

Based on interviews with 1,190 enterprises across Jordan in late April, this rapid assessment sheds light on the significant impact of COVID-19 and lockdown measures on enterprises and employees in the Kingdom.