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EU-ILO collaboration in the monitoring of labour aspects in the implementation of the EU’s rules of origin initiative for Jordan – Phase II - Final evaluation

eval_number:

3317

eval_title:

EU-ILO collaboration in the monitoring of labour aspects in the implementation of the EU’s rules of origin initiative for Jordan – Phase II - Final evaluation

location:

region:

Arab States

country:

Jordan

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eval_url:

https://analyticstest.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/eval/3317

lessons_learned:

description:

Although a work permit is essential in the job search of the Syrian refugee, nevertheless, the person face challenges in the labour market including competition between Syrians and Jordanians.

context:

Efficiency and Effectiveness

success:

Syrian Refugees are resilient and motivated for a better life.

challenges:

Informants has explained that not all Syrian Refugees are willing to obtain a work permit since working legally demands that they contribute to social security, and they fear that formal employment with income may remove their eligibility for cash and voucher assistance programs established in response to the Syrian crisis. Since the job market is unstable and because of the competition between Syrians and Jordanians, some may prefer to stay in a social assistance that provides some security and may work in the informal sector at the same time.

administrative_issues:

Identify incentives for Syrian refugees to join the formal market.

comments:

Syrian Refugee

url:

https://analyticstest.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/lessons/246220

themes:

theme:

Vulnerable groups

category:

Conditions of work & equality

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