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Women-led home projects gain support
According to the Mid-Year 2026 report, the second executive program of the Economic Modernization Vision supported 5,708 household projects in Jordan, of which 4,653 are owned by women. Additionally, 1,528 women received training to enhance their economic participation. The "Startup" project provided 10,998 services to support and empower small business owners, benefiting 2,592 young men and women, including 1,430 young women and 315 people with disabilities. Support was granted to 32 women to start or expand their projects, with a focus on transitioning to the formal sector. The digital transformation support reached 1,529 women, along with e-learning services for multiple establishments and projects. Moreover, 49 daycare centers were licensed, providing 196 job opportunities. The first phase of expanding child care services saw the establishment of around 85 daycare centers across governorates. In the areas of financing and training, 85 women benefited from affordable loans, and 702 trainees enrolled in vocational training programs offered by the relevant institutions. The Central Bank launched a financial awareness campaign aimed at promoting banking literacy among women. Efforts also included organizing women's work in the informal sector, where 751 women were transitioned to the formal sector, and 2,373 women received training on economic empowerment. Additionally, the Jordan Women’s Observatory was developed through the design of data dashboards for various indicators and improvements to the project’s visual identity, with ongoing work to finalize the electronic platform and analyze data. These initiatives aim to enhance women’s economic participation and ensure the implementation of projects across various growth sectors.
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