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Pursuing the SDGs in Jordan: Strengthening protections and ensuring inclusion

July 17, 2017 18:24 , by RIPESS - Réseau intercontinental de promotion de l'économie sociale et solidaireRIPESS – Réseau intercontinental de promotion de l'économie sociale et solidaire - | No one following this article yet.
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Jordan struggles to withstand the impact of economic and demographic shocks. Regional conflicts disrupt the country’s key trade routes and cause tourism revenues to drop; inflows of migrant workers and refugees contribute to strain government resources and the national infrastructure, and have exacerbated labour market challenges. These challenges underline the importance of developing clear priorities, policies and strategies in promoting the country’s development and ensuring the well-being of its population, particularly its most vulnerable segments. However, Jordan’s development policies and strategies have lacked consistency and continuity, with successive governments (most of which have remained in power for periods shorter than two years) often eschewing their predecessors’ programmes.

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Source: http://www.ripess.org/pursuing-the-sdgs-in-jordan-strengthening-protections-and-ensuring-inclusion/