Social Progress
With 63% of Jordan’s population under the age of 30, it is crucial to invest in education and the transition from school to work. The Netherlands focuses on improving future prospects for children and youth in Jordan through access to quality basic education and on improving transition from school to the labour market through Technical and Vocational Education and Training. The Netherlands also aims to enhance and strengthen the national policy on social protection to ensure inclusive coverage for all. In addition, the Netherlands integrates Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in all education, employment and social protection programming in Jordan.
GIZ: Skilling for Increased Economic Participation of Youth
This project provides labour market oriented technical training in ICT, entrepreneurship and soft skills in order to increase employment opportunities for Jordanian youth. Working closely with the private sector, the project aims to bridge the gap between labour demand and supply, and reduce unemployment rates amongst Jordanian youth.
Nuffic: Orange Knowledge Programme
The Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) of the Netherlands government aims to contribute to a society’s sustainable and inclusive development by offering access to education and training to professionals and organisations. The OKP supports several initiatives in Jordan aimed at developing the capacity and knowledge of individuals and organisations both in the field of Technical and Vocational Education and Training and Higher Education (TVET/HE) for the agricultural and water sectors. These interventions are carried out by consortia of Jordanian and Dutch entities to stimulate cross-learning and innovation. The programme is implemented through three types of interventions: individual scholarships, customized group trainings for organization and institutional collaboration projects.
IFC, ILO, UNHCR, UNICEF, World Bank: Prospects Partnership
The partnership aims to improve the prospects and self-resilience of host communities and refugees alike. It is part of a wider global partnership involving eight countries. This partnership focuses on three main pillars: education, employment, and social protection through innovative programming in line with national strategies and priorities.