📋 Tender Overview
PROJECT DETAILS
Project number:
2017.9108.6
Status:
running project
Responsible organizational unit:
G220 Peace and Security
Contact person:
Suzanne Gentges suzanne.gentges@giz.de
Partner countries:
Jordan
SUMMARY
Goals:
People, regardless of origin, economic situation, age, gender or place of residence, are able to shape their lives with a perspective for the future
Client:
not available
Project partners:
no political sponsor
Financier:
not available
ORDER VOLUME
Overall project:
(including all previous, current and subsequent project phases, if applicable)
10 341 076 euros
Current project:
10 341 076 euros
COMBINED FINANCING
Engagement Global GmbH: 10 341 076 euros
PREVIOUS PROJECT
not available
SUCCESSOR PROJECT
not available
DURATION
Overall project:
(including all previous, current and subsequent project phases, if applicable)
12.05.2017 - 31.12.2026
Current project:
01.06.2017 - 31.12.2026
OTHER PARTIES INVOLVED not available
FURTHER INFORMATION
Project website
https://www.ziviler-friedensdienst.org
DEVELOPMENT POLICY IDENTIFIERS
Gender equality
Significant secondary objective
CRS KEY
15220 Civilian peace development, crisis prevention and conflict resolution
EVALUATION
not available
PROJECT DESCRIPTION (DE)
Initial situation:
The Kingdom of Jordan has been considered one of the most stable countries in the Middle East for decades. This stability is currently being threatened by various factors: social conflicts, economic problems, political tensions and the associated migration movements threaten to overwhelm the country.
Jordan has traditionally been a host country for many refugees. About half of the society is made up of people with Palestinian roots and the other half of the traditional trans- or East Jordanian population. Since the beginning of the civil war in neighboring Syria, it is estimated that more than 1.3 million people from Syria have found refuge in Jordan. Many Iraqi, Somali, Yemeni and Sudanese refugees also live in the kingdom. More than 80 percent of these people live in cities and towns. These are often overwhelmed by the situation.
Rapid population growth, existing conflicts such as scarce resources, social inequality, housing shortages and a tight labor market are increasingly exacerbated by regional tensions. In addition, the centralized political system means that there is a lack of opportunities for citizens, municipalities and regions to participate. The gap between rich and poor continues to grow. Conflicts between locals and refugees are becoming more frequent, but tensions within society are also becoming more frequent. The risk of radicalization is increasing.
Head of state King Abdullah II is fundamentally open to reforms. In order to initiate and effectively implement these, a stronger civil society is needed. At present, it lacks the resources to meet the demands.
Goal:
People living in Jordan are able to s
