FAO in Jordan
Jordan joined the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as a member nation in 1951; a country office was established in 1977 and later upgraded to a fully-fledged representation in 2015. Since then, FAO has been providing technical and financial assistance towards more sustainable agriculture and rural sectors of the country.
The crisis in Syria has deeply affected the entire sub-region, and FAO has been supporting Jordan respond to the impact of the crisis on food security, nutrition, agriculture, natural resources and livelihoods.
FAO has substantial efforts in Jordan in promoting climate resilient and sustainable agriculture and food security. It provides independent advice on technical issues and play a catalytic role based on the comparative advantage in providing high quality technical assistance and implementing innovative approaches for a sustainable and transformative food systems.
News
Publications
Enhancing resilience of rural women communities through the valorization of forest products
12/2023
The overall aim of the project is to increase rural women’s engagement, enhance their income in forest products and to strengthen their skills. It will...
Enhancing the capacity of the forestry sector to control and manage forest fires in Jordan
12/2023
Forest fires are among the most important challenges facing the agricultural sector in general and forestry sector in particular, and it is increasingly...
A multi-stakeholder initiative for Sustainable Food Systems in the Mediterranean (Jordan)
12/2023
The reader will be able to know more about this initiative in Jordan, where its ultimate goal is to improve food security, incomes and nutritional status...
Contact
FAO Representation in Jordan
267 AlShaab st. Dabouq Amman, Jordan
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +962 6 5562556