Data Expansion for Human Security: Establishing an Evidence Base for Programmes, Policies, and Strategies That Mutually Reinforce Resilience and Protection​

Jordan faces ongoing economic challenges, including high unemployment, low wages, and widespread poverty, further strained by regional dynamics and a significant refugee presence. Water scarcity and climate change intensify these pressures, disrupting food systems and socio-ecological stability, with rural communities bearing the greatest burden. Social disparities—particularly for women, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized groups—continue to limit access to essential services and economic opportunities, deepening vulnerability. While Jordan has made notable investments in poverty reduction and climate adaptation, lack of disaggregated data hinder the effective targeting of resources, making it difficult to reach the most affected communities and break cycles of poverty and insecurity.​

The programme aims to support the Government of Jordan in developing and operationalizing enhanced national response and recovery models that ensure equitable access to social assistance for all. The key objectives of the programme are to (i) improve human security data collection and analysis to inform planning and advance social protection schemes and (ii) build the capacity of the National Aid Fund (NAF) by expanding and strengthening existing tools for comprehensive data collection and analysis.

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