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 C&C is one of the leading economic sectors in Jordan; it accounts for nearly 20 percent of total national exports1 that reached US$ 1.5 billion in 2018.