UN in Jordan releases 2022 report, concludes five-year Sustainable Development Framework

Amman — The United Nations (UN) in Jordan on Thursday released its “Annual Results Report for 2022”. The report also marks the completion of the five-year UN Sustainable Development Framework (UNSDF), which began in 2018. The report showcases the contributions and achievements of 20 UN entities in the Kingdom, encompassing both humanitarian and development initiatives throughout the reporting year.

According to the report, the value of UN programming in 2022 was US$1 billion. Overall, the UN has implemented $4.6 billion of humanitarian and development programmes during the 5-year lifespan of the UNSDF (2018-2022), advancing key priorities and implementing projects in three main areas: Strengthened Institutions, Empowered People, and Enhanced Opportunities.

Working in collaboration with Government, civil society and communities, the UN contributed to the development of national legislation, policies, and strategies that resulted in advancements in economic development, health care and nutrition, education, information management systems, women’s and youth empowerment, and more.

"The UN in Jordan is proud to have contributed to Jordan’s sustainable development in 2022, while also maintaining our crucial support for Palestine, Syrian and other refugees and Jordanian host communities,” commented Sheri Ritsema-Anderson, the UN Resident Coordinator in Jordan, on the results report. “These results are not ours alone, they reflect the joint effort of all partners working together, underpinned by generous donor support.”  

Looking forward, the Government of Jordan and UN are finalizing a proposed new Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for the years 2023-2027, prioritizing four key areas of joint work: (1) inclusive, gender-responsive green growth and decent work; (2) social protection and quality basic services; (3) sustainable management of and access to water, food and energy and climate change mitigate and adaptation; and (4) strengthened Government institutions, and accountability, transparency and participation. Twenty-eight UN agencies, funds, programmes and offices will work under the umbrella of this new five-year framework.

“The UN remains a steadfast partner to the Kingdom as it works towards achieving its reform vision and the advancement of the 17 global Sustainable Development Goals, while also continuing its exemplary hospitality to refugees, however, the UN needs sustained funding to do this,” stated Ritsema-Anderson.

“I am deeply concerned by funding shortfalls that are threating to interrupt key activities that support both Jordanians and refugees in the next months. I call on all partners to find ways to sustain our gains, maintain financial support where needed, and achieve humanitarian and development objectives in Jordan. Through collaborative efforts, we can ensure that no one is left behind.”

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Notes to the Editor

Results achieved can be found in the ‘2022 UN Country Annual Results Report- Jordan’, accessible here. 

The UNSDF is informed by national priorities and the UN Common Country Analysis. It outlines the contribution of the UN development system to national partners to reach the Sustainable Development Goals in an integrated manner, with a commitment to leave no one behind, to human rights and other international standards and obligations.