Tag
labor_market_access
2 findings
Labour & employmentThe Jordan CompactPledged 200,000 work permits for Syrian refugees in agriculture, construction, and manufacturing by relaxing administrative barriers and trade rules of origin. However, 93% of urban refugees initially remained below the national poverty line ($5/day), and control group employment rates remained low at 2.7% for Syrians and 6.8% for Jordanians.Observational StudyEconomics (general)Jordan Compact Policy FrameworkEased administrative procedures in manufacturing, agriculture, and construction to issue up to 200,000 work permits, establishing a global model for refugee economic integration later adopted in Ethiopia.Observational Study