Easier, safer and wider access to finance for all can carry forward the economic and social empowerment of the unbanked and financially under-served parts of the population. And a wider use of better financial services can help people to improve their life and create more business opportunities. Since 2014, the European Union supports the Government of Jordan and the microfinance association Tanmeyah in promoting financial inclusion for all in Jordan. GIZ provides complementary technical assistance.

Sector: Microfinance

EU Contribution: 35 million EUR

Duration: 2014-2019

Location: Nationwide

Partners: Central Bank of Jordan, the Development and Employment Fund, the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, the National microfinance association – Tanmeyah, and GIZ as technical assistance provider

Website: www.microfinance-mena.org

Brochure: http://bit.ly/2syVKPK

Fact sheet: http://bit.ly/2CuUiNO