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The Government of Norway, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), launched the “Network of Local Governments” project in the Dhiban Municipality in Jordan. The project aims to create a nationwide platform to more effectively link decision-makers at the national level with municipalities and local communities to promote regular public consultation and participation. In this initial phase, the project targets 45 municipalities in 6 governorates (Irbid, Ajloun, Balqa, Madaba, Aqaba and Tafileh), covering the northern, central and southern regions of Jordan.
The report COVID-19 - Impact on Most Vulnerable Households in Jordan, a joint undertaking of UNDP Jordan and Tkiyet Um Ali, is part of a series of rapid impact assessments that shed light on the significant impact the pandemic has had on households across Jordan.
The United Nations Development Program UNDP and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency SIDA launched on 16 June 202, Scaling Up Innovation in Water Management for Climate Security in Northern Jordan project
The Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) met with representatives from the Government of Jordan to discuss the concept of human security and how it can be contextualized to address the needs and vulnerabilities of local communities.
June 17th marks the 2021 World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, which will focus on turning degraded land into healthy land.
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As part of the global development system; UNDP Jordan upholds a vision focusing on the achievements of Sustainable Human Development in Jordan, ending poverty and reducing inequalities. UNDP is at the heart of the UN’s work on sustainable development and a leader for the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals.
UNDP in Jordan
UND Jordan is looking towards the future. UNDP Jordan remains attentive to respond to the development needs in Jordan in alignment with the national priorities.
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Established in 1976; the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is one of the United Nations Agencies working in Jordan and is the main convener of sustainable development.
As part of the global development system; UNDP Jordan upholds a vision focusing on the achievements of Sustainable Human Development in Jordan, ending poverty and reducing inequalities. UNDP is at the heart of the UN’s work on sustainable development and a leader for the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals.
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Wadi Rum in Jordan as part of UNDP Jordan's project activities on Mainstreaming Biodiversity Conservation in Tourism Sector Development which are supported by the Global Environment Facility.
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About Jordan
10.14 millions
Population
97.3%
School enrollment primary
3 metric tons
CO2 emissions (per capita)
62.3%
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