{"id":21205,"date":"2022-10-19T18:21:34","date_gmt":"2022-10-19T16:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aidos.local\/?post_type=project&p=21205"},"modified":"2022-10-19T18:54:24","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T16:54:24","slug":"jordan-saqel-professional-growth-paths-to-foster-inclusive-economic-development-in-the-governorates-of-zarqa-and-irbid","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/aidos.it\/en\/project\/jordan-saqel-professional-growth-paths-to-foster-inclusive-economic-development-in-the-governorates-of-zarqa-and-irbid\/","title":{"rendered":"JORDAN – SAQEL: Professional growth paths to foster inclusive economic development in the Governorates of Zarqa and Irbid"},"content":{"rendered":"

Economic empowerment \/ Capacity building \/ Reproductive health<\/strong><\/p>\n

WHERE<\/span>
\n<\/strong>Jordan: Governorate of Irbid<\/strong>, districts of Mazar al Shamali, and of: Al hi Al Janubi (Irbid city); Governorate of Zarqa<\/strong>, district of Jabal Al Shamali, city of Rusaifah<\/p>\n

PARTNER<\/span>
\n<\/strong>COOPI in partnership with AIDOS and local partners Education for Employment (EFE) -Jordan ; Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD)<\/p>\n

BACKGROUND<\/span>
\n<\/strong>According to UNHCR estimates, Jordan is hosting 670,637 registered Syrian refugees<\/strong>. 19% live in refugee<\/strong> camps<\/strong>, while the vast majority live outside them, mainly in the project’s target governorates. The unemployment rate in the first quarter of 2021 was 25%<\/strong> with a preponderance of female unemployment over male unemployment. The situation was further aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Restrictions imposed by the Jordanian government caused the suspension of all economic activities resulting in a decrease in household income among the refugee population. Despite the plans put in place by the government to address the health and socioeconomic impact of the pandemic, the unemployment rate in the fourth quarter of 2020 was 24.7 percent<\/strong>, compared to 19 percent in the same period of the previous year. The situation was particularly difficult for women, whose unemployment rate in the fourth quarter of 2020 was significantly higher than that of men. The pandemic has especially damaged micro and small enterprises, with modest participation of women within them and a clear gender preference towards male workers. Women who are heads of households and at risk or victims of gender-based violence are particularly vulnerable, while those with disabilities face even greater risks of exploitation and often do worn-out and low-quality work, with inadequate wages and no security. Their participation to the labour force is further hindered by lack of adequate infrastructure and regulations and also by stigma and stereotypes.<\/p>\n

GOALS<\/span>
\n<\/strong>Overall objective:<\/strong> to improve the socio-economic conditions of Syrian refugees and vulnerable population of host communities in Jordan, fostering their inclusive access to income opportunities especially for the most vulnerable population, particularly women, youth and persons with disabilities.
\nSpecific objectives: <\/strong><\/p>\n