ESCWA Publication: E/ESCWA/CL2.GPID/2026/Policy brief.3
Country: Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Publication Type: Policy briefs
Cluster: Gender Justice, Population and Inclusive Development
Focus Area: Inclusive development, Future of employment
Initiatives: Reducing inequalities, Job creation
SDGs: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
Keywords: Educational policy, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Jordan, Popular participation, Youth, Youth employment
Empowering young people in Jordan: from education to employment, civic participation and entrepreneurship
June 2026
The present policy brief explores multidimensional inequalities affecting young people face in Jordan by examining three interconnected pillars: education, employment and entrepreneurship, and civic participation. While significant progress has been made in expanding access to education and strengthening youth-related institutional frameworks, persistent structural disparities continue to constrain the full integration of young people into the economy and society, particularly young women, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable groups.
The policy brief highlights the importance of adopting an integrated approach that brings together education reform, improved employability, a stronger entrepreneurship ecosystem and more effective civic participation. This approach aims to transform the demographic dividend into a driver of inclusive and equitable growth, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and the Economic Modernization Vision 2033.
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Inclusive development, Future of employment
The present policy brief explores multidimensional inequalities affecting young people face in Jordan by examining three interconnected pillars: education, employment and entrepreneurship, and civic participation. While significant progress has been made in expanding access to education and strengthening youth-related institutional frameworks, persistent structural disparities continue to constrain the full integration of young people into the economy and society, particularly young women, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable groups.
The policy brief highlights the importance of adopting an integrated approach that brings together education reform, improved employability, a stronger entrepreneurship ecosystem and more effective civic participation. This approach aims to transform the demographic dividend into a driver of inclusive and equitable growth, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and the Economic Modernization Vision 2033.
