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Since 2005 UN-Habitat has supported the Government and people of Jordan to better manage rapid urbanization and confront the environmental impact of urban sprawl. UN-Habitat’s technical support included strengthening capacity of governmental institutions on data collection and analysis, establishing local mechanisms for urban monitoring, supporting data collection for urban indicators and dissemination of urban data, improving access to affordable housing and providing training on City prosperity index (CPI).
Jordan has been experiencing a steady increase in its urban population exacerbated by the successive waves of forced migrants from surrounding countries. Between 2004 to 2014, the population increased by nearly 87 per cent resulting in a wide range of urban challenges such as informal urban expansions and increasing rental prices, water deficiencies, shortage of housing and other basic services, environmental degradation and pollution and lack of decent job opportunities for all.
9.6 per cent Syrian refugees live in semi-permanent, substandard housing in the established refugee camps of Azraq and Za’atari.
27 per cent of Jordanians and 48 per cent of Syrian refugees lack access to affordable housing.
Less than 100m3 of annual renewable water resources is available per person (below global line for absolute water scarcity of 500m3).
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The success of our work in Jordan depends largely on successful partnerships, particularly with other UN agencies, NGOs and local authorities. Through the programme, UN-Habitat identifies and mobilises diverse local partners who can contribute to enhancing social cohesion between refugees and local community. By adopting participatory approach, UN-Habitat engages communities and vulnerable groups in the design and implementation of public spaces.
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Highlighted Publications
Mainstreaming Housing into Jordan's National Urban Policy Thematic Guide
This guide addresses how housing can be incorporated into policies, specifically the Jordan National Urban Policy, to promote sustainable development. It highlights key issues worth considering and is intended to be utilised as a means of providing direction and guidance to readers through…
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Jordan National Urban Policy
The Jordan National Urban Policy follows a proactive approach, viewing urbanization not as a burden but as a chance to enhance the economy, address climate change, and improve the overall quality of life. Prioritizing principles of participation, efficiency, human rights, and resilience, it…
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Amman Spatial Profile (Jordan)
Based on a spatially focused and cross-sectoral situational analysis of urban settlements hosting displaced populations, this multi-level profile allows locals, stakeholders, and readers to develop a comprehensive spatial understanding of the existing situation as a basis for evidence-based…
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Douala 3 Spatial Profile - Cameroon
This Spatial Profile conducts a comprehensive review of urban areas hosting IDPs, focusing on several sectors. It focuses on the second Subdivision hosting the largest number of IDPs in the city of Douala: Douala 3. Unequal distribution of basic urban services, gaps in public infrastructure,…
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Mainstreaming Local Economic Development into Jordan's National Urban Policy Thematic Guide
This guide addresses how Local Economic Development (LED) can be mainstreamed into urban policies, specifically the Jordan National Urban Policy. It supports the efforts to formulate, implement, and refine the approach to sustainable LED in Jordan by presenting recommendations on how and what LED…
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