This study aims to generate a deeper understanding of how youth in Jordan make choices that shape their engagement in education and training and their transition into gainful employment, and how these choices are influenced by the systems and environments around them. This report was produced by Magenta with technical support from Sama.
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Date:2026
Client:Youth Grow
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Country:Jordan
Sama partnered with MAGENTA to better understand how climate change amplifies and exacerbates gender-based and social inequality, particularly for women experiencing displacement in four countries across the Arab States: Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen. This project was commissioned by the UNDP SDG Climate Facility Project.
In 2024, Sama uncovered key insights into Jordan's Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) sector through various research efforts. This report highlights the most significant findings, offering fresh insights and practical lessons to inspire broader learning and dialogue across the sector.
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Date:2025
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Country:Jordan
In June 2024, Plan International Jordan (PIJO) contracted Sama Consulting to help guide the development of the new country strategy for years 2025-2029. The consultancy for the development of PIJO’s new country strategy saw strategic planning as an opportunity for learning and stakeholder engagement. It entailed a two-stage process, where learnings and results would inform the new strategy.
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Date:2025
Client:Plan International Jordan
Type:Infographic
Country:Jordan
This research was conducted by Sama and is part of a larger Baseline Study conducted for the Burden of Childcare Reduced and Addressed for Women in Jordan (BUCRA) project. BUCRA is an initiative implemented by the World University Service of Canada, in partnership with NCFA, RAYA, and the VTC, with the aim of enhancing the economic participation of women in Jordan by address the most pressing childcare issues preventing women from participating in the workforce.
In late January and early February of 2023, artists, activists, and cultural practitioners from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) gathered in the Jordanian capital of Amman for the American Friends Service Committee’s (AFSC’s) latest convention in the region. The assembly was organized and facilitated by Sama Consulting.
This research, commissioned by the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) and conducted by Sama Consulting, aims to map out the most relevant artistic and cultural practices in the MENA today and investigate links between the arts, culture, and social change. The research is based on a thorough review of the literature on these topics. Additionally, seven key informant interviews with artists, experts, and leaders in the field of the arts and social mobilizing were conducted. Interviews were semi-structured, allowing artists and experts to elaborate on their fields of expertise and experiences, and were conducted virtually in April 2022.
The impacts of climate change are already being felt and are projected to get significantly worse. While everyone everywhere is subject to the effects of climate change, marginalized groups including women and girls face heightened risks. This research highlights the impact of climate change on women and girls in Jordan with a particular focus on gender-based violence (GBV).
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Date:2022
Client:UNFPA
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Country:Jordan
Jordan is among the top five most water-stressed countries in the world and faces several development challenges as a result. This research brief explores the causes and risks associated with water scarcity in Jordan and draws links between water scarcity and the sustainable development goals.
Date:2022
Country:Jordon
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