Publications Archive - Page 2 of 16 - Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development

07/07/2025

Women, Youth, and Leadership: Lessons Learned

This policy brief explores the evolving dynamics of leadership among youth and women in Jordan, positioning leadership as a central enabler of civic and political participation. It draws on insights from the Youth Civic

15/06/2025

Social Norms and Political Processes: Pathways to Enhance Civic and Political Partici…

The brief addresses the role of social and gender norms in shaping youth participation, with a focus on equitable access and political inclusion. Acknowledging barriers and opportunities, the brief provides recommendations for government institutions,

27/04/2025

Western Aid Cooperation in Meltdown Radical Change Required- After Critical Self-Refl…

The international aid sector is in shock. The suspension of all, and subsequent cancellation of many, USAID contracts, and the dismissal of most of its staff, has an immediate impact on millions of people

22/04/2025

A Shared Vision Activating Arts and Culture to Enhance Community Engagement and Owner…

This policy brief explores the integration of civic engagement and culture into urban planning in Jordan, using Jabal Amman as a case study to examine how art and cultural initiatives can reshape public spaces

08/04/2025

Changes in the US Policies and their Impact on Women’s Rights and Women Organizations…

President Trump’s administration’s decision to globally freeze US foreign development assistance for 90 days, pending reassessment, and to halt all initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) sent shockwaves through the humanitarian and

10/03/2025

Walking On Eggshells: Pathways to Equality in Jordan
A Civil Society Perspective o…

This Shadow Report is an independent civil society assessment of Jordan’s progress over the past five years in implementing the commitments of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BPFA). It provides an evidence-based

19/02/2025

Global Impacts of Shifting US Gender Policies

President Trump administration’s rollback of gender-focused policies and foreign aid cuts—totaling over $8 billion—poses significant challenges for civil society organizations advancing gender equality, reproductive rights, and Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) initiatives. The defunding

16/12/2024

The Role of Monitoring and Advocacy in Ending the Retention of Personal Identificatio…

Since 2020, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) has monitored the illegal practice of retaining personal identification documents by Jordanian hospitals as collateral for unpaid medical fees. This practice disproportionately has impacted

05/12/2024

ANATOMY OF POWER:INTERNATIONAL AID AGENCIES & NATIONAL CRISIS RESPONDERS –…

International aid agencies, particularly those involved in crisis-response who handle larger budgets, have power over national crisis responders. The primary source of that power is money. It is not just the money that is

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