Jordan gender assessment  

SABEQ's (Sustainable achievement of business expansion and quality) gender assessment has revealed a host of key issues that need to be vigorously addressed throughout its components. In particular, the assessment was able to capture the tremendous role Jordanian women can play in promoting economic growth. Through the analysis, it became apparent that achievement of SABEQ's principal goals is strongly linked to the extent to which women are empowered to participate in the economy and contribute to economic growth. As such, the assessment was able to highlight opportunities for SABEQ to integrate gender throughout project activities as a means to promoting women's entry into the economy as labor entrants and business owners. The assessment analyzed each of the four components under SABEQ to identify opportunities to integrate gender systemically. (Author abstract, modified)