Across the Arab world, social security reform is increasingly framed as a technical inevitability. Demographic shifts, fiscal pressures, debt sustainability concerns, and labor market volatility are presented as universal challenges requiring standardized solutions. Retirement
The Ethics in Business Award is a civil society-led initiative implemented in partnership between The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and Jordanian Businessmen Association (JBA (. It aims to recognize the efforts
By Abigail Harper, Intern at RSC The theme for this year’s International Day of Education, celebrated annually on 24 January, is “The Power of Youth in Co-creating Education.” As the global community strives to
The Ethics in Business Award is a civil society-led initiative implemented in partnership between The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and Jordanian Businessmen Association (JBA). It aims to recognize the efforts of
At a time when regional and global challenges continue to intensify, and the region faces one of its most complex humanitarian and economic moments, the importance of strengthening self-reliance and building a resilient local economy has
Last week, Dr. María del Mar Logroño Narbona, Senior Advisor at ARDD, presented our recent research on adaptive social protection and climate resilience in Jordan’s refugee camps during the International Workshop “(How) does social
Public services are the foundation of equitable, inclusive, and sustainable development. Universal access to quality education, health, social protection, energy, water, and sanitation builds human capabilities, reduces inequality, and strengthens the social contract between governments
While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) represent the backbone of both national and global economies, entrepreneurial projects play a central role in driving economic growth and sustainable development. They also contribute to combating poverty
By Jalal Abu Saleh It is impossible to speak about humanitarian action in the Arab region without acknowledging the ongoing tragedies in Palestine, Sudan, and Yemen. Since October 2023, Gaza has become the deadliest
In June 2025, Egypt’s Assiut Governorate witnessed dynamic youth-led mobilization, spearheaded by a group of women and young girls participating in the “She Leads” program, implemented by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development