Maan faces high unemployment despite resources
A study by the Economic and Social Council revealed that Ma'an Governorate, despite possessing gold, copper, solar energy, and tourism resources, records the highest unemployment rate in Jordan at 28.9%, compared to the national average of 21.3%. The female unemployment rate stands at 32.3%. The problem is not the lack of resources but rather weak economic exploitation and the failure to turn these resources into stable employment opportunities, due to structural imbalances such as limited economic diversification, high transportation and energy costs, and a gap between educational outputs and market needs. The study emphasizes the need to diversify the local economy, improve the investment environment, develop vocational training, and boost tourism and logistics services. It also stresses the importance of translating this diagnosis into clear, sustainable action programs to address unemployment and achieve genuine development in Ma'an.
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