Outcome JOR_D_2.1

Enhanced inclusive, gender-responsive and green growth in Jordan that provides access to entrepreneurship and decent work opportunities, life-long learning, and market-relevant skills with a focus on LNOB

Progress toward the achievement of this outcome is on track. Women’s access to Entrepreneurship and decent work opportunities has been enhanced following the adoption of gender responsive national legal frameworks. The Ministry of Labor developed a Gender Mainstreaming Policy, with the technical support of UN Women, aligned with the Economic Modernization Vision (EMV) to inform the design of plans and interventions addressing female unemployment rate of 31.7%. Additionally, women have enhanced employment opportunities as the private sector developed policies to address gender discrimination in the workplace with the technical support of UN Women (sectors covered are; Telecom, Industrial, Engineering, Services and Hospitality). The policies focused on addressing gender-based violence, implementing gender-responsive marketing strategies, fostering equality in procurement processes, embracing gender-inclusive recruitment practices, and prioritizing impactful programs for promoting and mentoring individuals. Through their commitment, these organizations are not only reshaping workplace dynamics but also contributing significantly to the broader societal advancement of gender equality. Through their dedicated commitment, these organizations are not only transforming workplace dynamics but also making substantial contributions to the overall societal progress in achieving gender equality and women's employment.

Enhanced inclusive, gender-responsive and green growth in Jordan that provides access to entrepreneurship and decent work opportunities, life-long learning, and market-relevant skills with a focus on LNOB

The government of Jordan has introduced 2 bylaws to support women's economic empowerment, access to decent work opportunities, and improved recruitment and retention, which are bylaws for flexible work arrangements and to support pregnant and nursing women. UN Women supported the Ministry of Labour contribution to the implementation of the Economic Modernization Vision through the development a Ministerial Policy for Gender Mainstreaming, Executive Plan, and the monitoring frameowrk. Additionally, the private sector in Jordan has achieved progress towards introducing more gender responsive policies to attract, retain, and promote women. Jordan's National WEPs signatories Network to 188. Signatories reported a 3% increase in women employees, with women now comprising 29% of supervisors and managers and 42% of board members (up from 33% in 2023). According to the national monitoring tool, 97% of signatories implemented gender equality initiatives, including flexible work and family support policies, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and career development programmes.