Skills for Trade & Economic Diversification (STED): Food Processing & Beverage Sector in Jordan
This report sheds light on the situation of the Jordanian Food Processing and Beverage sector from a skills and labour market perspective. It reflects on Jordan’s exports within the region and to other
international markets, examining the challenges that affect this sector in improving its competitive position, especially in comparison with competitors in regional markets - from within the region and from Europe and Asia.
This report is a summary of the findings from applying the ILO’s STED methodology in the Jordanian Food Processing sector. This methodology is designed to study the existing and emerging skills needs of an internationally traded sector, and to create a practical strategy to develop the skills needed for future market success, and for maximising sustainable decent employment.
The Food Processing sector is one of Jordan’s leading export sectors. It has grown rapidly since the early 2000s, principally through serving markets in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, including its own domestic market. It was selected for the application of the STED methodology in support of the objectives of Jordan’s National Employment Strategy, which emphasises the development of improved skills in exporting sectors, and of skills development as a means towards competitiveness and employment.
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Author(s)
Cornelius Gregg, Mohamed Nayef and Bolormaa Tumurchudur
