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Efficient, Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable Agrifood Systems in Jordan - GCP/JOR/028/NOR

Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Project

Synopsis (short abstract) Jordan is faced by rising food insecurity and rural vulnerability as a result of the compounded effects of economic shocks, climate change and regional crises. With 21 percent of the rural population classified as poor, the strain on rural communities, especially those hosting Syrian refugees, is severe. The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the disruption of global food supply chains caused by the Russia-Ukraine war, has further weakened food access and agricultural livelihoods. These issues are exacerbated by chronic water scarcity, limiting Jordan’s agricultural productivity and rural resilience. In response to these challenges, FAO, in collaboration with the government of Jordan and with local community-based organizations (CBOs), launched a targeted intervention aimed at restoring rural food security, strengthening sustainable agrifood systems and creating decent employment. The overall objective was to build the capacity and resilience of vulnerable rural populations, particularly Syrian refugees and Jordanian host communities, to sustainably participate in local agrifood value chains, while promoting climate-smart and water-efficient practices.

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