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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The Twin Transition in Jordan’s Labor Market: Why Green Jobs Need Upgrading
In a nutshell: Jordan’s labor market is undergoing a structural shift toward ICT-intensive employment, with... Read More
Syrian Refugees in Jordan: Progress on Education and Employment, Deteriorating Health
In a nutshell Syrian refugee children in Jordan experienced improvements in school enrollment rates from... Read More
From Pressure to Prosperity: Can Jordan Translate Demographic Change into A Dividend?
In a nutshell Jordan’s population growth has slowed over 2016-2025 The total fertility rate in... Read More
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