UN-Habitat, UNDP announce project to advance inclusive development in Jordan

Ammon

16-04-2025

Ammon News - *Advancing inclusive development through digital transformation and community empowerment UN-Habitat and UNDP, in collaboration with OHCHR, the Cities and Villages Development Bank (CVDB), and other national partners, launched the joint project 'Pathways to Inclusive Development: Bridging Data, Participation, and Human Rights for the Localization of the SDGs', which is designed to accelerate the localization of SDGs in Jordan through data, participation, and rights.The project, part of the Joint SDG Fund, addresses two key challenges facing Jordan: weak disaggregated data and disconnected decision-making. It aims to strengthen participatory data systems and foster coordination between local and national actors for inclusive development.'By integrating digital tools with human rights-based planning, we are enabling communities to participate and lead in Jordan's sustainable development path,' said Deema Abu Thiab, Head of the UN-Habitat Jordan Country Programme.For her part, the Resident Representative of UNDP Jordan, Randa Aboul-Hosn, welcomed the launch of the project, emphasising that this joint initiative reflects a shared commitment to accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals in Jordan and supporting national development priorities with greater efficiency and impact. The project supports Irbid's urban observatory and national data platforms such as Tanmiah and the Jordan Development Portal to mainstream SDG indicators and enhance policy coherence.'Our role as co-chair reflects the importance of local finance in transforming development frameworks into real impact,' said Dr. Mohammad Al-Harahsheh, Acting General Manager, Cities and Villages Development Bank.
Moving forward, the project will implement pilot activities, capacity-building sessions, and participatory workshops to ensure that all stakeholders engage actively in SDG localization.