ARDD and Comenius Leadership Group Continue Exchange on Leadership in the Arab Region
On September 17, 2025, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy & Development (ARDD) hosted a seminar for the Comenius Leadership group from the Netherlands, held as part of the Comenius Course on Diversity of Leadership. This seminar built on previous exchanges and collaborations between ARDD and Comenius. The program featured a lecture by Dr. Mariam Abu […]
Season’s Market: Experts Highlight the Importance of Supporting Markets to Strengthen Livelihoods
Popular markets in Jordan are among the most vital economic and social spaces, connecting local communities while generating job opportunities and promoting economic empowerment for diverse groups, including refugees. In the face of mounting economic challenges, investing in and supporting these markets has become critical to advancing sustainable livelihoods and creating inclusive employment opportunities. Against […]
Renaissance Strategic Center Signs Two MoUs with the University of Turin and CIEE Amman
September 2025 – The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), through its Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC), has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs): one with the Università degli Studi di Torino (UniTo) and another with CIEE INC Amman. These agreements establish a framework for cooperation in the areas of research, knowledge exchange, and capacity […]
ARDD Hosts Training on Global Diplomacy Strategies and Local Realities
As part of its ongoing partnership with Independent Diplomat, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) hosted a specialized training aimed at strengthening the diplomatic tools of organizations working in Jordan and linking global perspectives with local realities. The training brought together staff from Tahfeez Association and ARDD, the official partners of Independent Diplomat […]
Empowering Each Other in Its Eighth Phase: 400 Women and Girls Strengthen Their Capacities to Drive Change in Their Communities
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in partnership with UN Women and with support from international donors, has concluded the first phase of trainings under the Oasis Program, held from 3 to 27 August 2025. The trainings spanned 18 centers across 11 governorates, engaging around 400 women and girls. The sessions were led […]
ARDD Holds Dialogue Session on the New National E-Invoicing System
In line with the global shift toward digital transformation, the Jordanian government launched the National E-Invoicing System, which became mandatory in April 2025. The system, officially issued in 2022 under tax legislation, aims to digitize invoices to ensure accurate documentation of transactions, improve tax collection, and curb tax evasion. It represents a key step toward […]
ARDD holds a Digital Symposium on Participatory Governance in the Arab Region
The Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC), as part of the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), facilitated an engaging virtual discussion titled “Reimagining Participatory Governance in the Arab Region: Local Practices and Comparative Lessons from Karenni State.” The webinar aimed at advancing a new understanding of governance in the complex, challenging context of the Arab world, where […]
ARDD Participates in ABAAD’s Youth Symposium in Lebanon
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) participated in ABAAD’s youth symposium, “Lebanon Through the Eyes of its Youth: From Belonging to Active Citizenship and Shaping the Future.” The two-day event in Lebanon, held as part of the New Generation GenG program, brought together young leaders, policymakers, and experts to amplify youth voices in shaping inclusive […]
Dialogue Session in Aqaba Explores Facilitating Licensing Procedures for Small Businesses and Startups
As part of advocacy efforts aimed at strengthening the localization of humanitarian and development work in the field of livelihoods—efforts developed within the framework of the project “Future Forward: Unlocking Sustainable Local Opportunities”, implemented by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) in cooperation with the Jordan National NGOs Forum (JONAF), and funded by […]
Leading Together: A New Phase for Women’s Civic Leadership
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in partnership with UN Women, has launched a new phase of the Empowering Each Other EEO project, further strengthening women’s leadership and civic action across Jordan. Rooted in over a decade of collaboration and community work, this phase deepens ARDD’s commitment to ensuring that women—particularly those from […]