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 Enterprise Zambia Challenge Fund
Agriculture is central to Zambia's economy, employing over 60% of the workforce, yet it contributes only 2.8% to the GDP. The Enterprise Zambia Challenge Fund (EZCF), funded by the European Union (EU), is tackling the challenges faced by the sector's 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
Unlocking Impact Investment for Refugee Self-Reliance in Zambia
In 2024, Expectation State and the Refugee Investment Network (RIN) were commissioned by the Bureau for Population, Refugees, and Migration of the US State Department to conduct a market analysis for Refugee Lens Investing (RLI) in Zambia. This initiative sought Read More
Growing Blended Finance in Zambia
Blended finance investments support SMEs facing funding obstacles by combining development funding with private capital, within the same investment deals. This approach is being used to catalyse sustainable economic growth and opportunity in Zambia. Expectation State is collaborating with Baybridge Read More
Fostering the Growth Of MSMEs In Jordan
Micro and Small-sized Enterprises are an essential driver of employment and economic stability in Jordan. The sector requires assistance to keep businesses afloat, as well as systems-level interventions to address longstanding barriers to MSE resilience, formalisation, and growth. Expectation State Read More
Conducting a Rapid Assessment of the Refugee and Host Community Ecosystem in Uganda
With one of the most open-door refugee policies in the world, Uganda stands out as a significant refugee hosting country in Africa, offering opportunities aiming at the resettlement of the refugees. In collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation and World University Read More
Providing Comprehensive Investment Support to the Government of Tunisia
As part of national efforts to change and improve Tunisia's investment landscape and its global implications, Expectation State, funded by the UK Government, delivered a multi-year programme to enhance and facilitate foreign investment into the country. The programme provided support Read More
Identifying Tensions Between Investment and Digital Rights
In collaboration with Caribou Digital, and in partnership with USAID's Innovation, Technology and Research (ITR) hub, Expectation State was commissioned to identify tensions between investment and market growth in the digital technology sector and their impact on individual rights. In Read More
