Local Governance Comparative Approaches Series Seminar Two: Current Transformations in Governance
Local Governance Comparative Approaches Seminar 2 – Current Transformations On 13 May 2026, the Renaissance Strategic Centre at ARDD, in collaboration with ODI Global, convened the second session of the Local Governance Comparative Approaches Seminar Series. The second seminar discussed the nature of current transformations in governance, examining case studies of new governance […]
Harvesting Opportunity: Impact and Sustainability of Season’s Markets in Jordan From Local Markets to Sustainable Livelihoods
The Season’s Market initiative demonstrates how inclusive, low-barrier local markets can become practical pathways for sustainable livelihoods, economic inclusion, and stronger market access for refugees, women, informal workers, and home-based entrepreneurs in Jordan. Implemented by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) in collaboration with the Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC), under the project Future Forward: Unlocking Sustainable Local Opportunities, with […]
What Future for Localization in Jordan? Reflections and Strategic Directions (2019–2028)
Localization has become one of the defining debates shaping the future of development and humanitarian action worldwide. In Jordan, years of policy commitments, dialogue, and partnership-building have contributed to growing recognition of the role of local and national actors in responding to humanitarian needs and advancing sustainable development. Yet important questions remain regarding leadership, decision-making, […]
Education: Shaping Character and Identity Unlocking Girls’ Leadership Potential
Jordan has made significant progress in girls’ education. Girls consistently outperform boys in literacy, school completion, and academic achievement, and the country has achieved near-universal enrollment in basic education. Yet these educational gains have not translated into equal participation in public life. Women remain underrepresented in politics, leadership positions, and the labor market, where female […]
The Only Constant is Change: Jordanian Youth on Driving Social Change
This report examines how Jordanian youth understand, experience, and navigate social change, focusing on their aspirations, perceived roles, and the structures that enable or constrain meaningful transformation. It is the third study produced under the New Generation – GenG program and builds on four years of research, policy engagement, and youth-led advocacy. The GenG program […]
How TFGBV Impacts the Democratic Participation of Young Women: Jordan as a Case Study
Digital spaces have become vital arenas for democratic participation in Jordan, particularly for young women who face structural exclusion from traditional public life. Yet these same spaces are increasingly weaponized through Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV), a growing form of harm that undermines women’s safety, voice, and political agency. This research is conducted as part of […]
Gatekeepers and Enablers – Fathers, Brothers, and Girls’ Leadership in Jordan and Egypt
In both Jordan and Egypt, fathers and brothers play a pivotal role in fostering girls’ and young women’s leadership in the Arab world. According to the survey, 99% of respondents – including fathers, brothers, and girls from Jordan and Egypt – recognized the father’s role as important in supporting girls and young women to assume […]
Evolving Perspective: Leadership Qualities among Young Men and Women in Jordan
What does leadership mean to young women and men in Jordan today—and how are they redefining it in the face of societal norms and challenges? As part of the New Generation (GenG) program, ARDD conducted action research to explore youth perceptions of leadership, with a particular focus on gender dynamics, civic engagement, and the role of […]
Passive or Restrained?
Youth civic engagement and political participation
This research is the first in a series of research works that will be conducted within the framework of New Generation project. It focuses on the meaning of political participation for youth, building on the findings of the Generation G baseline report. The objective of this study is to identify the obstacles and opportunities for […]
Walking On Eggshells: Pathways to Equality in Jordan
A Civil Society Perspective on the Beijing Declaration Commitments
This Shadow Report is an independent civil society assessment of Jordan’s progress over the past five years in implementing the commitments of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BPFA). It provides an evidence-based perspective rooted in grassroots voices and feminist advocacy. Civil society organizations (CSOs) are crucial in translating policies into practice, advocating for […]