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Jordan
| Total population (m.): | 6.5 |
| GDP per capita (USD): | 3596 |
Books, reports and articles
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Mapping inequality: Persons with physical disabilities in Jordan
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, (ESCWA), United Nations, 2010, 64 p.
This report adopts a rights-based approach to map the access of persons with physical disabilities to social services in Jordan and assess the extent to which they enjoy equal opportunities and are socially integrated. The rights-based approach calls for a thorough assessment...
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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, (ESCWA), United Nations, 2010, 64 p.
This report adopts a rights-based approach to map the access of persons with physical disabilities to social services in Jordan and assess the extent to which they enjoy equal opportunities and are socially integrated. The rights-based approach calls for a thorough assessment...
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Labour markets performance and migration flows in Arab Mediterranean countries
National background papers Mashreq (Egypt, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria)
European Commission, , Publications Office of the European Union, 2010, 255 p.
The objectives of the study are two-fold: - to analyze the key labour determinants of migration flows selected Araba Mediterranean Countries (Algeria, Egypt; Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia and the Occupied Palestinian Territories), with a particular emphasis on...
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National background papers Mashreq (Egypt, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria)
European Commission, , Publications Office of the European Union, 2010, 255 p.
The objectives of the study are two-fold: - to analyze the key labour determinants of migration flows selected Araba Mediterranean Countries (Algeria, Egypt; Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia and the Occupied Palestinian Territories), with a particular emphasis on...
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Non-public provision of active labor market programs in Arab- Mediterranean countries: An inventory of youth programs
Angel-Urdinola, Diego F.; ... et al., , World Bank, 2010, 122 p.
This note presents and analyzes the main design features of an inventory of non-publicly provided Active Labor Market Programs (ALMPs) in Arab-Mediterranean Countries (AMCs), with a specific focus on programs targeted at youth. Despite considerable international evidence,...
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Angel-Urdinola, Diego F.; ... et al., , World Bank, 2010, 122 p.
This note presents and analyzes the main design features of an inventory of non-publicly provided Active Labor Market Programs (ALMPs) in Arab-Mediterranean Countries (AMCs), with a specific focus on programs targeted at youth. Despite considerable international evidence,...
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Building adequate social protection systems and protecting people in the Arab region
International Labour Office, ILO, 2009, 27 p.
As one of the thematic background papers for the Arab Employment Forum (Beirut, 19-21 October 2009), this paper reviews the status of social security in the Arab region in the context of the global financial and economic crisis, and identifies four priority areas for...
English, Arabic
International Labour Office, ILO, 2009, 27 p.
As one of the thematic background papers for the Arab Employment Forum (Beirut, 19-21 October 2009), this paper reviews the status of social security in the Arab region in the context of the global financial and economic crisis, and identifies four priority areas for...
English, Arabic
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Pension Schemes and Pension Reforms in the Middle East and North Africa
Loewe, Markus, UNRISD, 2009, 33 p.
This paper examines the economic, social and political dimensions of pension policy and pension reform in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA). It begins by analysing the main deficits of the existing public pension schemes and their implications with regards to...
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Loewe, Markus, UNRISD, 2009, 33 p.
This paper examines the economic, social and political dimensions of pension policy and pension reform in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA). It begins by analysing the main deficits of the existing public pension schemes and their implications with regards to...
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Decent work and social protection in six countries: Umbrella paper (Executive summary)
India, Jordan, Morocco, Syria, Thailand and Viet Nam
European Union; ILO, ILO, 2009, 26 p.
This is the Executive Summary of the Umbrella Paper, which presents a synthesis of six country papers - India, Jordan, Morocco, Syria, Thailand and Viet Nam - prepared for the ILO in the past 12 months. This document is part of a series of six country papers - India, Jordan,...
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India, Jordan, Morocco, Syria, Thailand and Viet Nam
European Union; ILO, ILO, 2009, 26 p.
This is the Executive Summary of the Umbrella Paper, which presents a synthesis of six country papers - India, Jordan, Morocco, Syria, Thailand and Viet Nam - prepared for the ILO in the past 12 months. This document is part of a series of six country papers - India, Jordan,...
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Systems of governance of main social security schemes in the Arab States and selected countries France, Germany, United Kingdom and United States
International Labour Office, ILO, 2009, 27 p.
For the ILO, the governance of social security in member States can take different forms and be organized in a variety of ways. The choice of the system of governance is left to countries and should result from a social dialogue at the national level, between the Government...
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International Labour Office, ILO, 2009, 27 p.
For the ILO, the governance of social security in member States can take different forms and be organized in a variety of ways. The choice of the system of governance is left to countries and should result from a social dialogue at the national level, between the Government...
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The impact of the financial and economic crisis on Arab States
Considerations on employment and social protection policy responses
Behrendt, Christina; Haq, Tariq; Kamel, Noura; ... et al., , ILO, 2009, 32 p.
The paper reviews the impact of the global financial and economic crisis on Arab states until early 2009 and offers a number of policy considerations on employment and social protection policies. (Source: ILO/GESS)
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Considerations on employment and social protection policy responses
Behrendt, Christina; Haq, Tariq; Kamel, Noura; ... et al., , ILO, 2009, 32 p.
The paper reviews the impact of the global financial and economic crisis on Arab states until early 2009 and offers a number of policy considerations on employment and social protection policies. (Source: ILO/GESS)
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Interregional Tripartite Meeting on the Future of Social Security in Arab States: Report
ILO, 2008, 88 p.
This publication, prepared by the Social Security Department of the ILO, is the outcome of the Interregional Tripartite Meeting on the Future of Social Security in Arab States, held in Amman, Jordan, from 6 to 8 May 2008. The report reflects the major points of the discussions...
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ILO, 2008, 88 p.
This publication, prepared by the Social Security Department of the ILO, is the outcome of the Interregional Tripartite Meeting on the Future of Social Security in Arab States, held in Amman, Jordan, from 6 to 8 May 2008. The report reflects the major points of the discussions...
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How to strengthen social protection coverage in the context of the European Union Agenda on decent work and promoting employment in the informal economy. Jordan: A case study
European Union; ILO, ILO, 2008, 50 p.
It describes the social protection systems currently in place, relating them to the challenges that the country faces and to the Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCPs) being undertaken in cooperation with the ILO and also to broader UN Development Assistance Frameworks (UNDAF)...
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European Union; ILO, ILO, 2008, 50 p.
It describes the social protection systems currently in place, relating them to the challenges that the country faces and to the Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCPs) being undertaken in cooperation with the ILO and also to broader UN Development Assistance Frameworks (UNDAF)...
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A global look at public perceptions of health problems, priorities, and donors: the Kaiser/Pew global health survey
What are the biggest health challenges and are donors doing enough?: countries have their say
Brodie, Mollyann; ... et al., , Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2007, 80 p.
This survey, conducted jointly by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Pew Global Attitudes Project, asked people in 47 countries around the world how they perceived and prioritised health challenges, as well as their opinions of donor efforts. Findings showed that HIV and...
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What are the biggest health challenges and are donors doing enough?: countries have their say
Brodie, Mollyann; ... et al., , Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2007, 80 p.
This survey, conducted jointly by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Pew Global Attitudes Project, asked people in 47 countries around the world how they perceived and prioritised health challenges, as well as their opinions of donor efforts. Findings showed that HIV and...
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Websites
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World Health Organization : Countries
WHO
The Country Health Profile provides an overview of the situation and trends of priority health problems and the health systems profile, including a description of institutional frameworks, trends in the national response, key issues and challenges. (Source: who.int)
English, French, Spanish
WHO
The Country Health Profile provides an overview of the situation and trends of priority health problems and the health systems profile, including a description of institutional frameworks, trends in the national response, key issues and challenges. (Source: who.int)
English, French, Spanish
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NATLEX : Country Profiles
ILO
The NATLEX COUNTRY PROFILES DATABASE brings together information on national labour law and the application of international labour standards in one portal. The profiles include: - Basic information (membership, ILO office, etc.) - Ratifications -- including ratifications of...
English, French, Spanish
ILO
The NATLEX COUNTRY PROFILES DATABASE brings together information on national labour law and the application of international labour standards in one portal. The profiles include: - Basic information (membership, ILO office, etc.) - Ratifications -- including ratifications of...
English, French, Spanish
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GESS: Regional & Country profiles
ILO
This section provides an overview of the extension of social security in the world. (Source: ILO/STEP)
English, French, Spanish
ILO
This section provides an overview of the extension of social security in the world. (Source: ILO/STEP)
English, French, Spanish
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ILO social security inquiry
Population data, Scheme information, Indicators
ILO
The objective of the ILO Social Security Inquiry (SSI) is to collect, store and disseminate comparable statistical data on social security worldwide. This includes expenditure and receipts of social protection schemes as well as data on protected persons, recipients of social...
English
Population data, Scheme information, Indicators
ILO
The objective of the ILO Social Security Inquiry (SSI) is to collect, store and disseminate comparable statistical data on social security worldwide. This includes expenditure and receipts of social protection schemes as well as data on protected persons, recipients of social...
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Social Security Corporation (SSC)
Jordan
Social Security Corporation, SSC
The Jordanian Social Security Law was issued as a provisional law under No. 30 of the year 1978, as a result of the economic and social development in the Kingdom where it addressed the working groups uncovered with any other retirement rules or laws, such as civil or military...
English, Arabic
Jordan
Social Security Corporation, SSC
The Jordanian Social Security Law was issued as a provisional law under No. 30 of the year 1978, as a result of the economic and social development in the Kingdom where it addressed the working groups uncovered with any other retirement rules or laws, such as civil or military...
English, Arabic
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ILO Regional Office for Arab States Website
International Labour Office, ILO
Regional advisory and research office of the ILO. This website includes summarised information on member states, fulltext of some publications and access to ILO online databases. (Source: ELDIS)
English
International Labour Office, ILO
Regional advisory and research office of the ILO. This website includes summarised information on member states, fulltext of some publications and access to ILO online databases. (Source: ELDIS)
English
Annual and statistical reports
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Annual Report [Social Security Corporation]
Social Security Corporation, SSC
This Annual Report covers the various activities of the Social Security Corporation in the previous year - benefit payments and collection of insurance contributions, as well as research activities in social policy.
English, Arabic
Social Security Corporation, SSC
This Annual Report covers the various activities of the Social Security Corporation in the previous year - benefit payments and collection of insurance contributions, as well as research activities in social policy.
English, Arabic