


JORDAN FACES RISING ANXIETY OVER CHILDREN’S DIGITAL WORLD

Jordan’s Digital Anxiety: Public Perceptions of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence
11 February 2026
This study examinines public concerns around children’s and adolescents’ use of social media and AI, and levels of support for regulatory and protective measures. The report provides nationally representative data to inform public debate and policy discussions.

Lost Childhood: The Reality of Children Engaged in Waste Scavenging
22 November 2025
This study documents the lived realities of children engaged in waste scavenging in East Amman, Rusaifeh, and Zarqa, examining the socioeconomic, cultural, and structural drivers of child labor and the conditions shaping children’s lives and education. It provides evidence-based insights and policy-relevant recommendations to inform targeted interventions aimed at reducing child labor and improving child well-being.

Voices from the Farms: Understanding Child Labor in Agricultural Sector (Jordan Valley and Mafraq)
22 May 2025
This study examines child labor in Jordan’s agricultural sector in Mafraq and the Jordan Valley, analyzing the socioeconomic, cultural, and institutional drivers shaping children’s work, living conditions, and education. It offers evidence-based recommendations to support targeted policies and interventions aimed at reducing child labor and improving children’s well-being.

Behind the Screens: Safety in Digital Spaces for Children aged 10–17 in Jordan
18 November 2025
This study explores children’s online experiences in Jordan, examining access, usage patterns, and digital risks—including bullying, harassment, and exploitation—from the perspectives of children aged 10–17 and their parents. The study provides evidence to inform child-focused digital safety programs and advocacy efforts.

The Invisible Children: Voices of Children in Street Situations
April 2024
This report documents children in street situations—particularly children engaged in begging who accessed care and rehabilitation services. It contributes to a broader national effort to strengthen legal frameworks, build service provider capacity, and raise public awareness to better protect the rights of children in street situations and support their families.

Information Ecosystem Assessment - Jordan
2024
This study presents a national snapshot of Jordan’s information ecosystem, examining how people access news and information, whom they trust, and how digital platforms, particularly social media and emerging AI tools—are reshaping public understanding. Drawing on quantitative data and grounded in local context, the research explores patterns of media consumption, levels of trust and skepticism, exposure to misinformation, and perceptions of digital risks, especially among younger users. Rather than offering prescriptions, the study aims to inform public debate and policy discussions with evidence. It contributes to a growing need for locally grounded data on how information circulates in Jordan today, and how shifts in technology, algorithms, and media practices are affecting public awareness, trust, and social cohesion.

COVID-19- Impact on Households in Jordan
21 May 2020
This rapid assessment examines the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures on some of Jordan’s most vulnerable households. Based on a nationwide telephone survey conducted during the peak of the lockdown, the study documents how movement restrictions and economic disruption affected employment, income, access to basic services, and household resilience across all governorates.
The findings reveal widespread livelihood loss, severe pressure on basic needs such as food, healthcare, and housing, and extremely limited financial coping capacity among low-income households. The study also highlights geographic disparities, reliance on informal support networks, and strong concerns about the long-term consequences of the crisis on livelihoods and wellbeing. Designed to support timely decision-making, the assessment provides evidence to inform government and partner responses, improve targeting of assistance, and strengthen social protection measures during periods of national shock.

Impact of COVID 19 on Most Vulnerable Households
21 May 2020
This report presents a rapid national assessment of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdown measures on some of the most vulnerable households in Jordan. Conducted during the peak of movement restrictions, the study draws on a large-scale telephone survey across all governorates to examine changes in employment, income, access to basic services, and household coping capacity.
The findings show extensive livelihood disruption, rising difficulty in meeting basic needs, limited access to healthcare and digital services, and very low financial resilience among low-income households. The report highlights both geographic disparities and systemic vulnerabilities, offering timely, evidence-based insights to support government institutions, UNDP, and development partners in designing targeted response measures and strengthening social protection during periods of crisis.

A Qualitative Study on the Underlying
Social Norms and Economic Causes that Lead to Child Marriage in Jordan
2019
This study explores the underlying social norms and economic factors that sustain the practice of child marriage in Jordan. Conducted in collaboration with UNICEF Jordan and the University of Edinburgh, the research examines how community expectations, economic pressures, gender roles, and institutional responses interact to shape decisions around early marriage.
Using qualitative methods, the study draws on 50 focus group discussions and 30 in-depth interviews with a wide range of stakeholders, including adolescents aged 12–17, parents and extended family members, policymakers, professionals, religious leaders, refugees, and Dom community members. By centering lived experiences and local perspectives, the research provides evidence to inform prevention efforts, policy dialogue, and programming aimed at addressing the root causes of child marriage in Jordan.

Trends in Responsible Business Practice and Social Entrepreneurship: An Overview of the Arab Region
21 May 2020
This study offers a region-wide examination of corporate responsibility and social entrepreneurship practices across the Arab world. Conducted as part of the Ahead of the Curve (ATC) initiative, co-led by the American University of Beirut and the American University in Cairo, Analyseize led the qualitative research component across seven countries: the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, and Tunisia.
Drawing on 100 in-depth interviews with private-sector companies and multiple focus group discussions across markets, the research explores how businesses of different sizes and sectors understand, adopt, and operationalize corporate responsibility. The study identifies key drivers, constraints, and emerging trends shaping responsible business practice and social entrepreneurship in the region. Published in 2016, the report represents one of the first comprehensive, cross-country efforts to document the evolving landscape of corporate responsibility and social entrepreneurship in the Arab region.
