ARDD and Global Mentoring Initiative Convene Strategic Reflection on the Future of Aid and Localisation in Jordan
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) in partnership with the Global Mentoring Initiative (GMI), convened a high-level strategic reflection that brought together more than 40 representatives from UN agencies, donors, INGOs, Jordanian NGOs, civil society organisations, and policy experts to examine the future of aid and localisation in Jordan amid profound shifts in […]
Shockwaves Across Economies: The Regional and Global Economic Impact of the Crisis
Times of War: Regional Policy Dialogue Series Session featuring Dr. Yusuf Mansur, economist, academic, and former Minister of State for Economic Affairs (Jordan) Overview As the current regional escalation continues to unfold, its economic consequences are echoing far beyond the immediate theatre of conflict. Disruption of energy markets, trade routes, and financial systems is […]
Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) Strengthens Its Leadership in Localization Through Team Workshop
On 15 April 2026, Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) held a team workshop titled “Localization: Background, Definitions, and Approaches” to strengthen its institutional capacity and expand its localized advocacy efforts. The workshop was held under the Future Forward project, supported by the Regional Development and Protection Programme (RDPP), and brought together team members from across all programs […]
National Dialogue Introduces the Tawasol Network: Advancing Local Crisis Response under WPS
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in partnership with UN Women, convened a national dialogue on April 7, 2026, at the Landmark Amman Hotel, marking 25 years of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda and providing a platform to reflect on local approaches to crisis response and social cohesion in Jordan. The […]
Al-Nahda Youth Network Convenes Workshop on Crisis Management within Its Participatory Capacity Development Framework
As part of its ongoing efforts to support adaptive and locally grounded approaches to development, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), through its network, the Al-Nahda Youth Network, convened a focused online workshop on crisis management on April 8, 2026. The session brought together youth leaders and representatives of civil society organizations working in […]
ARDD Advocates for Refugee Rights and Localization Strategy at the 95th UNHCR Standing Committee
In the final week of March 2026, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) participated in the 95th UNHCR Standing Committee meeting. This high-level gathering served as a critical forum for addressing urgent humanitarian needs and provided a strategic platform to engage with diplomatic missions, international partners, and UNHCR officials dedicated to the protection of refugees and displaced […]
Accountability on Stage: A Talk with UN Special Rapporteur oPt
Nearly 1,000 Voices Gather in Amman for a Public Dialogue on International Law, Corporate Responsibility, and Palestine Anchoring Justice, Legal Evidence, Civic Mobilization, and the Future of Accountability Discussing the Stories Behind the Reports and the Book When the World Sleeps: Lived Experience and Collective Memory The Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC) at the Arab Renaissance […]
Breaking Barriers: 300 Men and Boys Engage to Support Women’s Leadership in Jordan
In many communities across Jordan, social norms continue to influence perceptions of leadership and decision-making roles. “Empowering Each Other – Phase 8,” implemented by ARDD in partnership with UN Women, aimed to address these dynamics by engaging men and boys in structured dialogue on women’s leadership and gender roles. Between November 2025 and January 2026, ARDD […]
NAFE Launches AI-Supported Learning Dialogue
The National Alliance for the Future of Education (NAFE), in collaboration with the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), held its first stakeholder dialogue on AI-supported learning in Jordanian schools on 3 February 2026. This initial discussion marks the beginning of a series of engagements aimed at formalizing a structured AI network within the […]
Nidaa’ for Change Young Women Launch “Drug Prevention in Schools” Initiative in Collaboration with ARDD
Young women participating in the Nidaa’ for Change project launched the initiative “Drug Prevention in Schools,” marking the sixth youth-led initiative under the project. The initiative comes as part of the project’s efforts to support safer, more inclusive learning environments and strengthen girls’ leadership and community engagement. The initiative began with an interactive awareness session […]