Jordan Launches Pilot Labor Market Information System to Support Data-Driven Policy

Amman: The Ministry of Labor on Tuesday launched a pilot version of a national Labor Market Information System, aimed at providing a comprehensive, data-driven picture of employment trends and workforce demand. According to Jordan News Agency, Labor Minister Khaled Al-Bakkar stated that the pilot phase marks the foundation of a system that will be available in Arabic and English. This system is set to serve as a central reference for labor market data, offering diagnostic analysis of market conditions. Al-Bakkar emphasized that the platform is designed to support evidence-based government decision-making by delivering updated labor market data and improving the alignment between labor supply and demand. The system will be accessible via the ministry's website and will allow for private-sector participation, especially in data related to labor demand, workforce needs, employment trends, and market analysis. It will include multiple datasets and indicators classified in line with international standards and m ethodologies. The ministry reported that the first phase of the system was developed in partnership with the Department of Statistics, the Social Security Corporation, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission, vocational training institutions, the Development and Employment Fund, and specialized research centers, including the Jordan Strategy Forum. Coordination was also carried out with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship to ensure compliance with government cybersecurity standards and secure hosting infrastructure. The ministry added that feedback on the pilot version will be collected to support further development ahead of full implementation.