Policy Briefs
Policy Briefs are intended to disseminate the results of research by ERF and/or others with a view to informing policy discussions and public debates on issues of relevance to the ERF region.
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How Can Jordan Increase Female Labor Force Participation?
In a nutshell Jordan’s female labor force participation rate (15% as of 2025) is very... Read More
Job Quality Has Improved for Jordanians Since 2016, But Signs of Vulnerability Remain
In a nutshell Despite relatively slow economic and employment growth in Jordan in recent years,... Read More
Reversing the Trend: Policy Levers for Jordan’s Labor Market Recovery
In a nutshell: Labor force participation and employment rates in Jordan, already among the lowest... Read More
Does Social Protection in Jordan Ensure Coverage for Vulnerable Groups?
In a nutshell Jordan’s social protection system has made important strides since 2010, with effective... Read More
Wage Trends and Inequality in Jordan: 2010-2025
In a nutshell Economic conditions and large migrant inflows have been shaping wage distribution and... Read More
Time Use, Unpaid Care Work and Women’s Employment in Jordan
In a nutshell: A new time-use module in the JLMPS 2025 makes it possible to... Read More
School-To-Work Transition in Jordan, 2010-2025
In a nutshell Despite gains in educational attainment, rising unemployment and inactivity among youth are... Read More
Advancing Women’s Agency in Jordan: Progress, Gaps and Policy Priorities, 2010–2025 – Evidence from the Jordan Labor Market Panel Survey
In a nutshell Patterns of women’s agency in Jordan show uneven progress over 2010-2025 across... Read More
On the Practice of Sustainable Growth in Egypt
In a nutshell The Transition: As Egypt concludes a decade of IMF programs in 2026,... Read More