Amman: Jordan is advancing its efforts to develop and diversify its social protection system to foster justice and economic independence, as stated by Minister of Social Development Wafaa Bani Mustafa. The Kingdom is actively implementing plans within the framework of the National Social Protection Strategy (2025-2033).
According to Jordan News Agency, the strategy aims to improve service efficiency, expand its scope, and ensure sustainability, aligning with the Royal directives and the Economic Modernization Vision. Minister Bani Mustafa shared these insights during a dialogue session organized by the Amman Group for Future Dialogues.
The strategy is anchored on four key pillars: Karama (Dignity), focusing on social assistance; Tamkeen (Empowerment), centering on social services; Fursa (Opportunity), aimed at decent work and social security; and Sumood (Resilience), which seeks a balance between direct support and economic empowerment. The minister emphasized King Abdullah II's directives to transition families from aid dependency to being productive and financially independent.
Minister Bani Mustafa highlighted that several families benefiting from the National Aid Fund (NAF) have successfully graduated from the program. Current social assistance programs target the most vulnerable families through monthly cash transfers, benefiting approximately 250,000 households, or 1.127 million individuals.
Looking ahead, the plans for 2025-2028 aim to increase the percentage of families accessing additional services, with a focus on employment programs and vocational training. By 2028, the strategy aims to provide 12 key services, enhancing the efficiency and integration of social protection programs. The "Empowerment" pillar focuses on investing in human capital through improved education access, expanded vocational training, and rehabilitation programs linked to the labor market.
The strategy plans to train at least 1,500 beneficiaries receiving NAF's financial assistance and connect support programs to job opportunities to promote economic independence.