Decent Work in Jordan's Floriculture Sector

Since 2008, the floriculture sub-sector in Jordan has experienced promising growth. 2018 estimates show approximately 70 farms producing 70 million cut flowers and employing approximately 3,000 workers annually. While the sector has faced challenges similar to those of other agricultural sub sectors in Jordan, including diminishing water resources, rising energy prices and lack of qualified labour, there is little known about the workers and the conditions they are employed under. At the global level, the sub-sector has come under scrutiny for its poor labour practices, including instances of forced labour and child labour, as well as concern for workers’ safety and health. The ILO has documented considerable decent work deficits in the agriculture sector in Jordan. Such deficits including under and non-payment, occupational safety and health hazards and absent social protection systems. This project will provide the first ever assessment of decent work in Jordan’s floriculture subsector and support producers and workers to enhance productivity and comply with decent work principles.

Project symbol

JOR/19/02/AUS

Admin unit

RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut

Start date

01/07/2019

End date

31/10/2022

Total allocation

2277747

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

2277747

Development Partners

Australia, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Country/Countries

Jordan

Outcomes

Outcome 3: Economic, social and environmental transitions for full, productive and freely chosen employment and decent work for all