Manzuma – Innovating in markets for inclusive growth in Jordan

Objectives

The Manzuma project aims to strengthen market systems in Jordan through evidence-based policy advocacy and targeted interventions. By employing the Market Systems Development (MSD) approach, the project aims to foster sustainable economic resilience and create inclusive livelihoods for both Jordanians and Syrian refugees. This holistic approach strengthens market systems, ensuring long-term, scalable impact for individuals while also driving meaningful change in Jordan’s economy.

Outcomes

Manzuma focuses on supporting systemic and inclusive change in Jordan by creating sustainable job opportunities and enhancing market resilience. The project aims to strengthen key sectors and support both Jordanians and Syrian refugees in gaining access to decent work.

The project’s overarching strategy focuses on both influencing policy and creating a supportive market environment that fosters systemic and inclusive growth. By piloting initiatives that align with the incentives of local market actors, Manzuma demonstrates the potential for sustainable, actor-driven solutions. Initial funding and technical support will help these actors establish new business models and practices, which, once proven effective, offer scalable, sustainable alternatives for broader investment.

This approach not only engages government and private sector actors but also provides funders and implementers with viable models for expanding impact, embedding successful initiatives within the market system, and ultimately driving meaningful, scalable change in Jordan’s economy.