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Jordan Human Development Report - Jordan Small Businesses and Human Development

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Summary

This report explores the role of Small and Medium-Enterprises (SME),as an agent for sustainable human development in Jordan. It analyzes SMEs and their contribution to human development using fours key central pillars of human development,namely: economic growth that is equitable and pro-poor,social progress,participation and empowerment through micro finance,and environmental sustainability. The report analyses the link between SMEs and empowerment or lack thereof,with a specific focus on the two issues of employment,as a tool for empowerment,and the capacity of SMEs to enhance the position of women within the workforce and home. The report findings were based on extensive research,a survey of 1,5 firms and focus groups discussions conducted across the governorates of Jordan. The report proposed general recommendations in terms of institutional coordination,exports,cluster groups,quality standard,government monitoring,tax law,local development,youth empowerment and the increase of minimum wage.

Languages
Arabic
English
Publisher
Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MOPIC)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
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Target Group
Women
Youth
Children
Organization
N/A
Theme
النوع الاجتماعي
التعليم
الاقتصاد
البيئة
حقوق الإنسان
أهداف التنمية المستدامة
1
No Poverty
3
Good Health And Well-being
4
Quality Education
6
Clean Water And Sanitation
8
Decent Work And Economic Growth
10
Reduced Inequalities
11
Sustainable Cities And Communities
12
Responsible Consumption And Production
13
Climate Action
14
Life Below Water
15
Life On Land
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