Cairo: The Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW) actively participated in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Forum on “Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Middle East and North Africa,” hosted in Cairo, Egypt.
According to Jordan News Agency, the event saw the participation of a Jordanian delegation led by JNCW Secretary-General Maha Ali and Jordan’s Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the Arab League, Amjad Adayleh. The forum, spanning two days, included representatives from eight Arab countries, including Jordan, who collectively launched a project aimed at enhancing financial inclusion for women’s entrepreneurship and improving access to financing.
Ali emphasized Jordan’s commitment to women’s economic empowerment as a national priority, aligning with policies, strategies, and legislation that reflect King Abdullah II’s vision. This vision is integrated into the country’s political and economic modernization efforts and the public sector modernizati
on roadmap.
She highlighted the significance of empowering women and boosting their involvement in public life, citing the Kingdom’s Women’s Empowerment Strategy within the Economic Modernization Vision. This effort includes several JNCW-led initiatives designed to increase women’s economic participation through legislative support, workplace enhancements, and the promotion of women’s entrepreneurship.
The National Women’s Strategy for 2020-2025 comprehensively addresses women’s empowerment, with economic empowerment being crucial for women’s active participation in various sectors, including public, political, and social spheres. One of the objectives of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (2023-2028) is to improve women’s access to financial services and narrow the gender gap, a significant challenge for business owners.
Jordan’s progress is evident in international indicators, with the country improving its ranking in the World Bank Women Business and the Law Index Score by 12.5 points. This impro
vement is attributed to reforms in Jordan’s Labor Law aimed at creating a supportive workplace, fostering women’s employment, and encouraging their retention in the labor market.