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Employment Intensive Investment Programme – Phase VI Jordan

Grievance Redressal Mechanism

Between 2022 and 2024 the ILO, with funding from the Federal Republic of Germany through the German Development Bank (KfW), is implementing an Employment Intensive Investment Programme in Jordan - Phase VI that aims to provide short term employment...

Informality and Structural Transformation in Egypt, Iraq and Jordan

A framework for assessing policy responses in the MENA region

Video series

ILO’s Recognition of Prior Learning programme in Jordan

ILO concludes Recognition of Prior Learning programme in collaboration with the Vocational Training Corporation in Jordan

Better Work Jordan launches new guidelines to foster inclusive employment in the garment sector

Youths empowered with new skills through Work-Based Learning initiative in Jordan

Hundreds of Jordanian and Syrian youths successfully concluded a work-based learning, readying themselves to enter the workforce with enhanced practical and technical skills. This initiative was provided by the ILO and the Jordan River Foundation...

Instructional Guide

Guidelines for Enhancing the Employment of People with Disabilities in the Jordanian Garments Sector

The garment sector is considered one of the leading sectors in Jordan, and it has experienced continuous growth over the past years contributing to the creation of numerous job opportunities. The “Better Work” program is a partnership between the...

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.

ILO participates in the 11th Asia Pacific Cooperative Ministers’ Conference hosted by the ICA-AP and Jordan

An ILO delegation attended the 11th Asia-Pacific Cooperative Ministers’ Conference co-organized by the International Cooperative Alliance-Asia Pacific Region and the Jordan Cooperative Corporation at the Dead Sea in Jordan on 28-30 April 2024.

METI programme

Second regional technical training on employment and investment in the southern Mediterranean countries

EIIP project in Jordan

German Ambassador to Jordan explores innovative afforestation efforts in Al Koora Irbid

Women in Sports in Jordan - Goal for Life: Upskilling Fitness Trainers and Personal Trainers

In conjunction with a strategic partnership between the Ministry of Youth in Jordan and the International Labour Organization (ILO), “Goal for Life” programme, was conceptualised and implemented by Mudarrib, known for its expertise in sports...

"Goal for Life": A vocational and skills milestone for young women in the Jordanian sports sector

The initiative focuses on equipping women in Jordan with skills to work in the fitness sector and countering gender stereotypes.

The ILO finalizes the development of the National Strategy for Career Counselling and Career Guidance

The National Strategy for Career Counselling and Career Guidance aims to tackle unemployment and work issues in Jordan.

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Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) Arab States Seminar

The Employment-Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) held a successful regional workshop in Jordan from 27 to 29 February 2024. The workshop brought together participants from Jordan, Iraq, Syria, the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT), Yemen, and...

Gendering migration pathways from Bangladesh to Jordan and Lebanon: Before and after the COVID-19 pandemic

This research report offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by Bangladeshi migrant workers, particularly, women, before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. It also highlights the unique characteristics of Jordan and...

Skills fair highlights the importance of modernizing and transforming apprenticeship-based vocational training

A Jordanian delegation led by the ILO in Jordan participated in the Skills Fair on Quality Apprenticeships in Turin, Italy, to strengthen capacities to meet the evolving challenges of the contemporary world of work.

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

Digitalize Your Business (DYB) for Female Entrepreneurs program in Jordan

Our impact, their voices

Photo essay: Woman-led cooperative in Jordan expands business and drives local change through cooperative alliances

On International Women's Day, we celebrate the endeavours of Jordan’s Fatima Al-Zahraa Cooperative Society with an in-depth interview featuring its president, Ghada Al-Qudah, and a photo gallery showcasing their activities. Tune in for their...