Amman, Apr. 10 (Petra) - Ministry of Labor and Department of Statistics (DoS) on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU).

The agreement aims to improve "quality" of studies and analyses about the labor market, enhance statistical operations and data exchange, which would enable the ministry to make "sound" decisions based on "accurate and high-quality" data.

In a statement on Thursday, Labor Minister Dr. Khaled Bakkar stressed the MoU's "strategic" importance in developing the labor market information system and observatory and conducting "in-depth" sectoral studies.

Bakkar noted the memo supports establishment of a "comprehensive" database of labor market indicators, which would enable the ministry to make decisions based on scientific foundations and a "clear and highly transparent" approach.

The minister added that this step would contribute to achieving goals of the Economic Modernization Vision.

On its other goals, he noted the MoU would provide "accurate" data that identify sectors that need Jordanian labor, develop "appropriate" training programs to employ Jordanians, "accurately" analyze unemployment data to identify its causes and develop "effective" strategies to reduce this phenomenon.

The minister stated the memo would also provide "reliable" data to formulate laws and legislation that regulate the Kingdom's labor market, protect rights of workers and employers, and keep pace with changes in this regard.

The MoU, he noted, also seeks to achieve justice and equality and provide "a decent" and investment-attractive work environment.

Meanwhile, DoS Director General, Dr. Haidar Freihat, stated that the Ministry of Labor is a "strategic" partner for the department, indicating that the memo aims to connect, facilitate, and accelerate exchange of statistical data.

Freihat said the department will work to provide data and statistical indicators to the ministry on the labor market and related indicators.

The department is the "only" government agency tasked to collect and publish statistical information and data, and is in charge of providing various social, economic, population, and agricultural statistics with the "highest levels of accuracy and comprehensiveness," he pointed out
//Petra// AG

10/04/2025 14:56:50