The purpose of this desk review is to uncover the food security and nutrition information available on the three target countries;; to advise WFP on the absence of any relevant information that would prevent a comprehensive evaluation of refugee food security status;; and to provide guidance on areas for primary data collection during the March 2013 Joint Assessment Mission (JAM).

This report was prepared by the General Directorate of Civil Defense and the United Nations Development Programme in 2008. It provides an overview of Jordan and its demographic;; economic;; social and cultural characteristics. In addition it presents legislation and its effectiveness;; relevant to land use management;; vulnerability to hazards and the disaster risk management arrangements in place. It concludes with the disaster risk management vision of Jordan.