Supporting the Implementation of Regulatory Impact Assessments in Jordan
Supporting the Implementation of Regulatory Impact Assessments in Jordan
The "Improved Governance to Support Jordanian Reform Projects" (PARtner) project, led by GIZ on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Co-operation and Development (BMZ), aimed to enhance public administration capacity in Jordan. Expectation State collaborated with Andersen for Legal and Tax Consultancy to assist in implementing policy and regulatory impact assessments in key sectors, including Adventure Tourism, Digital Economy and E-Participation. Our objective Read More
Fostering the Economic Inclusion of Syrian Refugees in Jordan
Jordan hosts approximately 1.4 million Syrian refugees, with most facing barriers to socio-economic integration, including limited job opportunities, regulatory constraints, and the economic impact of COVID-19. Since 2019, Enabel (Belgium’s Development Agency) has worked to support refugees and host communities Read More
Evaluating the Local Startup Ecosystem in MENA
SPARK commissioned Expectation State to conduct a mid-term evaluation of its four-year From Innovation to Creation programme. The evaluation was undertaken to assess the programme’s progress in strengthening local startup ecosystems in Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Tunisia to support innovation, Read More
Strengthening Support Ecosystems for Digital Democracy
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have emerged as key players in the digital democracy movement, utilising technology to empower citizens, hold governments accountable, and build stronger civic communities. However, not everyone experiences the promise of digital democracy equally. Expectation State was Read More
Decolonising Knowledge Systems in Jordan and the MENA Region
The concept of impact is evolving, and defining it within local contexts is crucial for fostering meaningful change. In the MENA region, a tailored approach is essential to ensure alignment with regional economic and social realities. Expectation State, in partnership Read More
Analysing at-sea Migrant Smuggling Corridors
Expectation State was commissioned by Mixed Migration Centre Europe to conduct qualitative research on migrant smuggling trends and dynamics. This study focuses on three key migration routes, providing insights into the evolving challenges and mechanisms of irregular migration. The research Read More
Exploring The Intersection Of Climate Change And Mobility Dynamics
Migration and mobility are key considerations with regard to the impact of climate change. In the Middle East, a region of large-scale internal, intra-regional and inter-regional migration, the implications are varied and complex. Expectation State (ES) collaborated with The Mixed Read More
Mapping the Creative Economy In Jordan
Arts, culture, and the creative economy are inherently diverse, subjective, challenging to define. It’s a sector we’re passionate about! Expectation State and Drosos Foundation are teaming up to carry out a baseline study and map out Jordan's current creative economy Read More
Bridging Finance Gaps And Empowering Jordanian SMEs
Youth and women can be a driving force for Jordan’s private-sector development and an engine for job creation, provided that the challenges they meet in starting or growing a business are addressed. Expectation State is partnering with the United Nations Read More
Innovative Finance In Lebanon To Leverage SMEs Recovery
Lebanon has been subjected to multiple crises since 2019, with the Covid-19 pandemic and the 2020 Beirut port explosion further exacerbating its financial and economic decline. This decline has had a huge impact on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), in Read More
