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In a step towards advancing green entrepreneurship and sustainable economic development in Jordan, a group of small and medium-sized enterprises showcased their innovative business ideas to a distinguished audience of investors, partners, and stakeholders.
The event, held under the Green Growth and Jobs Accelerator Project, served as a platform to enhance investment readiness and highlight green solutions that support the transition to a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
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@UNDPJordan and the FinTech Academy trained 50 women in Sweimeh on digital financial services. Some participants then opened digital wallets, with follow-up support continuing to help women access and use these services..

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How can cactus help livestock keepers adapt to drought in Jordan’s Badia?
At the Jubilee Forest in Al-Qatraneh, @UNDPJordan is growing drought-tolerant cactus to help restore vegetation and support local livelihoods. Planting is complete on the first 100,000 square metres, and preparations are under way for a further 100,000 square metres.
@UNDPJordan also plans to set up a local production line to turn the cactus into livestock feed. This would give livestock keepers an alternative source of feed when drought limits grazing and could create jobs in nearby communities.
We are proud to partner with the @MoENVJo , whose funding through the Badia Restoration Programme makes this work possible.

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Through Cohort 5 of @UNDP's Green Growth and Jobs Accelerator Project, 23 companies are taking part in a five-month programme combining training, tailored business support and investor pitch preparation.

The mentorship sessions help companies strengthen their business strategies, advance sustainability and prepare for future growth and investment opportunities.

Follow us for key milestones and updates from the 23 companies as they progress through Cohort 5.

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Jordan’s high-quality olive oil holds potential for wider export markets, stronger rural livelihoods and sustainable economic growth.

Launched today with the @ministryofagri1 , “Unlocking the Olive Economy: A Pathway to Sustainable Food Systems in Jordan” will help turn that potential into opportunity by supporting innovation, improving efficiency and helping farmers, cooperatives and businesses access financing and markets.

Led by the Ministry and supported by the @JointSDGFund , the programme brings together @UNDP , @UNCDF and @UNHABITAT to connect policy, planning and enterprise development with investment.

@UNDPJordan will help strengthen the institutions, partnerships and business capabilities needed to build a more competitive, climate-resilient olive sector—and a model that can inform investment in other sectors of Jordan’s economy.

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Native vegetation and coral habitats are being restored in Aqaba to protect biodiversity and strengthen ecosystem resilience on land and at sea.

Through the Canada-funded Protecting Marine Biodiversity in Aqaba (EmBRACE) project, UNDP Jordan and the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) have supported the planting of 16,000 native plants across 5 hectares and the restoration of 500 square metres of coral habitat.

To support local involvement in conservation, the project combines community campaigns with training in integrated coastal zone management and nature-based solutions. Twelve host institutions have also supported on-the-job training.

On 26 October, we welcomed Canada’s Ambassador to Jordan, H.E. Louis-Martin Aumais, to the project sites in Aqaba to review progress.

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@UNDPJordan and its staff extend their heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the attack on St George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Hamoud village, Karak Governorate, and wish all those injured a speedy recovery.

Our thoughts are with the bereaved families and the people of Jordan during this difficult time.

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Poverty is about more than how much money someone earns.

It’s being hungry. Living without electricity. A child missing school.

A good, dependable job can help change that. It can bring stability, open up choices and give people the chance to plan for the future.

Everyone deserves that chance.

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Access is only the starting point. Evidence from the Jordan Valley shows that owning a digital financial tool does not automatically lead to its regular use for business.
Swipe through for key findings and priority actions emerging from the regional learning exchange to advance women-centred digital financial inclusion in Jordan.

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@UNDPJordan invites small and medium-sized enterprises operating in Amman to apply for Cohort 6 of the Green Growth and Jobs Accelerator Project.

If you are looking to make your business greener, more sustainable and better equipped for growth, this programme offers an opportunity to strengthen your business model, build practical knowledge and connect with a wider network.

At the end of the programme, one selected participant will have the opportunity to take part in a specialized forum or conference, providing further space to build connections, apply learning and share experiences from their journey through the accelerator.

🔗 Apply now to join Cohort 6: https://t.co/OO0vKkUaqe

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Highlights from the closing ceremony of the "Enhancing Community Security and Social-Economic Resilience in Aqaba and Wadi Rum" project, held during the Second Creative Pathways Forum in Aqaba, implemented by @UNDPJordan and the @japaninjordan .

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Highlights From the gathering organized by @UNDPJordan , in collaboration with the @CentralBank_JO , which brought together women entrepreneurs, community representatives, and financial sector stakeholders to explore the role of financial technology in advancing financial inclusion for women in the Jordan Valley.

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Capacity to recover 1,500 tonnes of materials annually and 50 green jobs are among the targets of the EU-funded 9Rs project in Aqaba.

This builds on UNDP’s work in Jordan since 2015 to move from safer waste disposal towards systems that recover resources, reduce costs and support green livelihoods.

The 9Rs Creative Circular Economy Centre, currently under development through UNDP’s partnership with the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), is designed to support resource efficiency, innovation and green entrepreneurship.

During her visit to Aqaba, UN Assistant Secretary-General Susan Brown, Director of UNDP’s Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy, visited the centre’s construction site to review progress in its development.

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At the Aqaba Birds Observatory, wetland restoration will be accompanied by conservation activities involving 20 schools and training for young bird guides.

UNDP signed an agreement with the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature to advance this work under the Canada-funded “EmBRACE” project, connecting habitat protection with ecotourism and livelihood opportunities.

The Aqaba Marine Reserve was recently inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. @UNDPJordan, working with the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) and partners, helped lay the foundations for this milestone through conservation, science and sustainable management.

During her visit to Aqaba, UN Assistant Secretary-General Susan Brown, Director of UNDP’s Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy, met Shadi Al-Majali, Chief Commissioner of ASEZA, to discuss how conservation and blue economy investment can support local enterprises and livelihoods.

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Green enterprises and jobs, climate resilience and sustainable resource management are central to @UNDPJordan’s support for Jordan’s Economic Modernisation Vision. Its Country Programme (2023–2027) contributes across all eight growth drivers, with the strongest contributions to Green Jordan and Sustainable Resources.

Connecting these priorities with coordinated UN support and development financing was the focus of exchanges convened by UNDP in Amman.

UN Assistant Secretary-General Susan Brown, Director of UNDP’s Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy, joined exchanges with the UN Country Team and development partners to explore financing opportunities and coordinated UN support, under the Resident Coordinator’s leadership, to advance inclusive growth and resilience.

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🌊💙 Small actions. Big impact.

Watch the video from our beach cleanup in Aqaba, where people came together to protect our coastline and keep our seas clean. 🌍✨

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Since 2023, UNDP’s work with national partners in Jordan has supported 1,353 jobs and livelihood opportunities. Its programme has also worked with 142 public institutions and sector entities, including ministries, governorates and municipalities.

Through its Country Programme (2023–2027), UNDP supports Jordan’s Economic Modernisation Vision by connecting policy advice, institutional capacity and implementation to advance inclusive growth.

Building on this work, UN Assistant Secretary-General Susan Brown, Director of UNDP’s Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy, discussed evidence-based policymaking, inclusive growth and investment with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates and the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation in Amman.

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Protecting Jordan’s heritage from climate impacts preserves its cultural identity and safeguards its legacy for future generations.

As part of the @MoENVJo efforts to develop Jordan’s third Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0), in collaboration with @UNDPJordan and with support from the @theGCF , the cultural heritage and tourism sector consultations brought national institutions and stakeholders together to review climate risks and adaptation priorities for the sector.

Discussions focused on protecting heritage sites from climate impacts and strengthening the resilience of tourism activities and the jobs they support. These consultations help shape national climate priorities that support cultural heritage conservation, sustainable tourism and local communities’ livelihoods.

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