Building a Comprehensive Social Security System Fit for a Modern Jordan

Building a Comprehensive Social Security System Fit for a Modern Jordan highlights how inclusive lifecycle benefits can close critical gaps in the country’s current system. Today, many children, persons with disabilities, older people and informal workers remain excluded from protection. The paper sets out how Jordan can expand coverage through benefits that support citizens across all stages of life, helping to reduce poverty, strengthen resilience and extend security to the majority of Jordanians in the coming years.

The proposed reforms are designed not only to safeguard vulnerable groups but also to generate wider economic and social returns. By improving health, education, and workforce productivity, the system would deliver more than double its cost in long-term benefits, while also strengthening social cohesion and trust in government. This paper makes the case for social protection as a smart and sustainable investment in the country’s stability and future prosperity. Explore the full paper for the detailed analysis and policy recommendations.

For a shorter version of this paper, please read the policy brief here.