Jordan has taken steps to capitalize on its vast human potential by
investing heavily in education. It is working toward high literacy and
school completion rates and is steadily increasing access while
decreasing gender disparities. The U.S.-Jordan partnership first began
pioneering teacher and technical training in the 1950s. Since then,
USAID has built schools, donated libraries and sent thousands of
Jordanians to study in American institutions; countless more have been
trained in Jordan. Between 2002 and 2014, USAID invested $458 million
Jordan’s economy benefits from its well-educated population, strategic location, world-heritage tourism sites, and a reputation for stability in a turbulent region. The economy grew steadily from 1999 to 2008 as the Government of Jordan (GOJ) promoted economic reform with social and political development. The global economic crisis and more recently regional instability have caused this progress to slow, adding significant economic pressure in a number of areas.
Jordan is pursuing political reforms to promote greater democratic accountability and transparency, political pluralism, and strengthen civil society. These efforts are expected to enhance Jordan’s long-term prospects for stability and prosperity.
The United States and Jordan have worked in partnership in development since 1957. Today, USAID’s development strategy includes programs in education, water, economic development and energy, democracy, rights and governance, family planning and health, gender equality, and female empowerment. USAID also supports Jordan’s efforts to address increased challenges resulting from the influx of refugees, while building resiliency to support national stability.
The European Union, Germany, Norway, United Kingdom and United States, together with UNICEF, today announced their support to the Government of Jordan’s landmark commitment, made at the Syrian Conference in London earlier this year, to educate every child in Jordan in the 2016/2017 school year.
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