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The report is based on an October 2009 assessment in Jordan to look at the educational and skills-building needs and opportunities for Iraqi young women and men. This report aims to provide information and recommendations to assist the Government of Jordan, the international community and local agencies in designing and implementing programmes and policies that can ease the burden of the Iraqi population on Jordan’s infrastructure and best prepare Iraqis for life after displacement.
More than six years after the start of the war in Iraq, it appears that a significant number of Iraqis will remain in Jordan for the foreseeable future. Iraqi young women and men, particularly those who have missed out on years of school, need access to education, skills training and employment opportunities. These skills are critical for those who will resettle to another country and for those who will eventually return to Iraq. Allowing Iraqis to earn a safe livelihood and young people to acquire skills is in the economic and security interest of Jordan, and is essential for the future of Iraq and the region.
Recommendations in the report include:
· Relax restrictions on refugees’ right to work and promote opportunities for self-sufficiency.
· Adapt lessons learned from other livelihood programmes, such as conducting market assessments, building on participants’ existing skills and providing adequate follow-up and support.
· Increase non-formal educational opportunities for out-of-school youth, particularly those older than 18, including through catch-up classes, distance learning opportunities and certified skills building.
Further information
pdf: http://www.crin.org/docs/Jordan_youth_FINAL_01_2010.pdf