Policy Paper Gender Responsive Budgeting The Jordanian Context

GRB is a public finance management tool that aims to promote gender equity and equality by analyzing the impact of budget allocations on different gender groups. In Jordan, the GRB process involves analyzing the budget to identify areas where gender disparities exist and developing strategies to address these disparities. The Human Development Index (HDI) in Jordan has shown a steady increase over the years, with a score of 0.741 in 2016. However, the Gender Development Index (GDI) and the Gender Inequality Index (GII) indicate that significant gender disparities still exist in the country. The GDI score for Jordan was 0.683 in 2017, while the GII score was 0.444 in 2016. These indices highlight the need for the government to address the gender disparities in various sectors, including education, health, and employment. The General Budget in Jordan is managed by the General Budget Department (GBD), which is responsible for preparing and implementing the national budget. The GBD has been working to improve the budgeting process, including the implementation of GRB. However, the GRB process in Jordan faces several challenges, including limited data and lack of capacity among budget officials. Despite these challenges, the government has made significant progress in implementing GRB, including the development of a GRB framework and the establishment of a GRB unit within the GBD. The Ministry of Health (MoH) has been a key player in the implementation of GRB in Jordan. The MoH has been working to improve the health outcomes of women and girls, including the reduction of maternal mortality and the improvement of reproductive health services. The MoH has also been working to increase the participation of women in decision-making positions within the ministry. The ministry's budget has been analyzed to identify areas where gender disparities exist, and strategies have been developed to address these disparities. The Ministry of Education (MoE) has also been working to promote gender equality and equity through the implementation of GRB. The MoE has been working to improve the education outcomes of girls, including the reduction of dropout rates and the improvement of academic performance. The ministry's budget has been analyzed to identify areas where gender disparities exist, and strategies have been developed to address these disparities. The Ministry of Labor (MoL) has been working to promote gender equality and equity through the implementation of GRB. The MoL has been working to improve the employment outcomes of women, including the reduction of unemployment rates and the improvement of labor market participation. The ministry's budget has been analyzed to identify areas where gender disparities exist, and strategies have been developed to address these disparities. The government of Jordan has made significant progress in implementing GRB, including the development of a GRB framework and the establishment of a GRB unit within the GBD. However, the GRB process in Jordan faces several challenges, including limited data and lack of capacity among budget officials. Despite these challenges, the government remains committed to promoting gender equality and equity through the implementation of GRB. The Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW) has been working to promote gender equality and equity through various initiatives, including the implementation of GRB. The JNCW has been working to improve the participation of women in decision-making positions within the government and to increase the representation of women in the workforce. The commission has also been working to improve the health and education outcomes of women and girls. The government of Jordan has recognized the importance of GRB in promoting gender equality and equity. The government has committed to increasing the participation of women in decision-making positions within the government and to improving the representation of women in the workforce. The government has also committed to improving the health and education outcomes of women and girls through the implementation of GRB. The GRB process in Jordan has been supported by various international organizations, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Bank. These organizations have provided technical assistance and capacity-building support to the government to help it implement GRB effectively. The government has also received financial support from these organizations to help it implement GRB.