Social Protection and Economic Development (SPED)

Social Protection and Economic Development (SPED)

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Education, Skills and Livelihood Social Protection and Economic Development (SPED)

The program seeks to advance ARDD’s commitment to social and economic rights for everyone, regardless of their legal status or socioeconomic background, while fostering inclusive, sustainable, green, and fair economic growth in Jordan.

The program follows a three-pronged approach to enhancing these rights:

1- Research for enhanced evidence-based policy-making.

2- Evidence-based Advocacy to advance economic and social rights.

3- Social Dialogue to foster democratic governance on economic and social rights.

ARDD is a co-founder of the Inclusive Social Security Policy Forum (ISSPF), a network and space for civil society organizations and individuals across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region challenging the dominant narratives and making the case for inclusive social security.

ARDD’s Human and Economic Development Forum (HEDF) is primarily focused on engaging with socioeconomic issues by conducting and commissioning specialized policy studies, sustainably disseminating the findings, and lobbying for positive change via state-of-the-art tools and methodologies.

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Listen to the Future: Education for a Better Tomorrow for Our Children

On World Children's Day, which falls on 20 November each year, children's rights and the importance of enabling them to lead a dignified life that befits their humanity are highlighted. This year's theme is "Listen to the future! Stand up for Children's Rights", which focuses on education as a central right, embodying hope for a bright future, especially for children facing challenges that prevent them from accessing quality education opportunities.

Learning Event: Towards Inclusive TVET and Skills Education Opportunities in Jordan

Experts at a meeting for “NAFE”: Advancing education is linked to an attractive and stimulating school environment

A dialogue between experts in educational affairs during the panel discussion entitled: “Safe Schools for a Better Future”, which was held by Al-Nahda Women’s Network at the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in cooperation with the National Alliance for the Future of Education in Jordan (NAFE).

Al Nahda women express concern over the status of education in Jordan and call for a national educational awakening

Jordan’s ranking has plummeted to become one of the seven worst countries in the world in terms of education, according to the results of the PISA test released at the end of 2023.

In a Meeting for the “NAFE” Alliance: Experts Call for a New Model to Respond to the Needs of Raising Children in Times of War

Nadine Al-Nimri, Director of Media and Advocacy at Save the Children, referred to the issue of pre-war children who already suffer from physical, developmental, and psychological risks and damage, which have escalated dangerously today, warning in the same context of post-war repercussions, especially in light of the loss of psychological and social support and protection for them, and the lack of qualified cadres to deal with cases.

For a brighter future and improved livelihoods. Towards supporting young people professionally and technically

Education specialists during a meeting for “Nafe”: Educational systems need to be reviewed periodically to meet societal aspirations… And the curriculum is the only reference for the Tawjihi exam.

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Listen to the Future: Education for a Better Tomorrow for Our Children

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