Jordan
The second highest share of refugees per capita in the world
As of January 2020, Jordan hosts over 745,000 refugees, including over 655,000 Syrians and almost 100,000 other nationalities. Children represent a little over half of the refugee community. In real terms, this means that refugees constitute almost 7 percent of Jordan’s population, making the Kingdom one of the top refugee hosting country per capita worldwide.
Whilst Jordan’s economic situation predated the Syrian crisis the impact of the forced displacement crisis in country has worsened them. The IMF has estimated that Jordan’s economy lost one percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) each year of the crisis due to investment and export losses . Syrian and Jordanian households across the Kingdom continue to live in highly vulnerable conditions with all communities competing for access to basic needs, infrastructure and employment opportunities.
Through PROSPECTS, the five partners aim to leverage their comparative advantages and areas of expertise to programme complementary and interdependent interventions around three key thematic areas: employment, education and protection. Through an in-depth theory of change process, the combined efforts of the organizations will endeavor to bolster the medium- and longer-term development goals in line with Jordan’s national plans. Integrated into the joint programme are key learning questions that will identify and support future planning, leading to longer-term sustainable outcomes and their related results.
News
ILO SCORE programme makes strides in Jordan's agri-food sector
Photo essay: Young persons in Jordan share their Green Job Search Club experience
ILO, JCI and partners discuss challenges and solutions to boost productivity, decent work, and export of Jordanian agri-food MSMEs
World Youth Skills Day
Creating new opportunities for youth with skills training
ILO Voices
A job changed my life as a refugee
Article
Children leave work, return to school and gain access to safe spaces through ILO project in Jordan
Article
Shadia and Sahar: How decent work has changed their lives in Jordan
Press release
ILO, JCC and partners discuss amendments to cooperative legislation in the country
News
Jordan launches first ILO SCORE training programme in the Middle East
Feature
Breaching boundaries: Ahmed Mohamed’s quest for career recognition and success
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ILO rolls out new technologies to expand social security coverage in Jordan
Press release
New command-and-control and operation centre launches in Jordan’s Labour Ministry
News
ILO and UNICEF support youth to prepare for work through Job Search Clubs in Jordan
Article
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), a chance for career growth, change and inclusion
Press release
Jordan and ILO sign agreement to support the extension of social security coverage and promote formalization
News
ILO supports Occupational Safety and Health across cooperatives in Jordan
News
ILO and UNICEF join forces to support youth through job search activities in Jordan
News
A new partnership to boost productivity and employment of small and medium enterprises in the agro-food sector
Press Release
Changes in Jordan’s work permit regulations for Syrian refugees contribute to decent work – ILO, FAFO report
Article
Jordanian trainer embarks on cooperative management training initiative, supported by the ILO
News
Opportunities for extending social security coverage in Jordan
Regional brochure
ILO support to Syrian refugees and host communities: Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq and Egypt
News
ILO, the Netherlands and international partners join forces to support refugees and host communities in Jordan
World Bank Blogs
New economic opportunities for Jordanians and syrian refugees
COVID-19
ILO and Fafo launch rapid impact assessment of COVID-19 on workers in Jordan
Cooperatives
ILO adapts global learning tools on cooperative development for Jordan
Knowledge sharing event
Inclusion of refugees and displaced persons in the labour market with a humanitarian development focus
Response to the Syrian refugee crisis
ILO Response to Syrian Refugee Crisis in Jordan
Resources
Factsheet
PROSPECTS in Jordan at a glance
Report
Opportunities for extending social security coverage in Jordan
Report
Facing Double Crises: Rapid assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable workers in Jordan
Multimedia
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Shadia and Sahar: How decent work has changed their lives in Jordan
Video
Youth highlight importance of skills development for a better future
Video
Impact of COVID-19 on Syrian refugees, host communities and enterprises in Jordan and Lebanon
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Opportunities for Extending Social Security Coverage in Jordan
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Gaming app encourages students to explore future career pathways in Jordan
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ILO and cooperatives raise awareness, promote labour rights on farms in Jordan
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PROSPECTS in Jordan
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COVID-19 and Jordan's Agriculture Sector: Staying Safe
Video: Advancing Decent Work in Jordan’s Agriculture Sector: A compliance model