AMMAN — On Monday, Harry Verweij, the Ambassador of the
Netherlands, and Kristoffer Vivike, the Ambassador of Denmark to Lebanon and
Jordan, signed an agreement for an 8 million euros or equivalent to $8.5
million from the Netherlands to the
Regional Development and Protection Program (RDPP), a multi-donor program led by Denmark with a total budget of 50 million
euros.
اضافة اعلان
The RDPP's mission is to bolster self-reliant
and resilient communities in Jordan, with a particular focus on refugees and
vulnerable Jordanian communities, especially youth and women. This initiative
aims to create job opportunities and enhance protection, as stated by the
Dutch embassy in Amman, the Jordan News Agency, Petra reported.
In terms of employment, a comprehensive
approach will be taken, fostering sustainable livelihoods in collaboration with
the private sector, civil society, and local authorities.
Regarding protection, the program prioritizes
women's empowerment, combating child labor, and improving working conditions.
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