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UNDP and Government of Japan launch new initiative expected to benefit 2,500 youth

UNDP and the Government of Japan announce the launch of the “Community Security Grants Programme” in Aqaba, a new initiative designed to strengthen community security, improve socio-economic resilience and expand opportunities for young people across the governorate.

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UNDP Jordan and Ministry of Environment Launch the Biofin National Dialogue
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UNDP and Ministry of Environment Driving Innovative Financing for Jordan’s Biodiversity

National dialogue to assess current financing flows and potential funding mechanisms, laying the foundation for a robust strategy to mobilize and manage resources in support of Jordan's biodiversity conservation.

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United Nations Executive Board delegation Concludes Field Visit to Jordan, Highlights Strategic Partnerships and Impactful Results

UNDP, UNFPA, and UNOPS Executive Board delegation highlights Jordan’s sustainable development progress and reaffirms the crucial role of continued cooperation in supporting the country's Economic Modernisation Vision.

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Group of Jordanian Women Artisans receive training in creativity.
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Empowering Jordanian Women Through Creativity & Sustainability

UNDP Accelerator Lab Jordan uses circular economy to nurture creative confidence amongst Jordan's women artisans.

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Unplanted Seeds: Reflections from a Tourism Experiment in Jordan.

Urgent call for advancing conservation in Jordan’s Wadi Rum.

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Youth Leading Water Innovation for Climate Security in Northern Jordan
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Youth Leading Water Innovation for Climate Security in Northern Jordan

Catalyst role of youth in tackling environmental and economic challenges in Northern Jordan.

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A photo of the First Female Ranger in the Aqaba Marine Reserve.
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Aqaba’s first female ranger

The first-ever female ranger in the Aqaba Marine Reserve is inspiring future generations of women to pursue their dreams.

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United Nations Development Programme Jordan Annual Report 2023-24.
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READ Now: UNDP Jordan 2023 - 2024 Annual Report

First country-level report presents a comprehensive overview of the progress we have achieved in supporting Jordan’s sustainable development journey.

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SDG Digital Finance Ecosystem Assessment

The 2025 Sustainable Digital Finance Ecosystem (SDFE) Assessment examines how digital finance supports Jordan’s economic transformation and financial inclusion, especially for women, while aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Economic Modernisation Vision (2023–2033).

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eMonitor+ Report: The Independent Election Commission

e-Monitor+ platform has monitored over 110,000 posts, addressing harmful content, misinformation, gender-based violence, and bullying against persons with disabilities.

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Analysing X (Formerly Twitter) in Jordan.

The Jordan Accelerator Lab analysed over 700,000 tweets to explore false information and hate speech on X (formerly Twitter) in Jordan.

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Experimenting with Career Guidance in Jordan

UNDP Jordan’s Accelerator Lab tested three career counseling modalities, including chat-based guidance, to learn how youth interact with them and what questions they have about their careers.

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11.3

million

population

97

percent

school enrollment primary

3

metric tons

CO2 emissions (per capita)

62.3

percent

individuals using the Internet

0.75

Human development index (2023)

14.4

percent

living below the poverty line

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