Emergency jobs sow long-term livelihoods for youth in Jordan

The security and humanitarian situation in Syria has displaces 12 million Syrians, many fleeing to seek refuge in neighbouring countries, including Jordan.  This larger influx of population is placing a considerable burden on already poor local Jordanian host communities and their basic social and economic services. Crowding in the local market, in particular with regards to housing and labour, means that Jordan faces real economic and social challenges.

UNDP is creating employment opportunities and developing economic recovery initiatives geared towards improvement of livelihoods and basic social services for Jordanians in the targeted areas.

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