ILO training brings together Jordanian and Palestinian trainers to support SMEs

AMMAN, Jordan- The International Labour Organization (ILO), under its PROSPECTS programme, conducted a four-day workshop on the Labour Market Information System (LMIS) in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). The workshop aimed to enhance participants' technical and operational skills crucial for the effective management of Jordan's information system.

The training brought together statisticians, data managers, and developers from the Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Technical and Vocational Skills Development Commission, Department of Statistics, and Social Security Corporation.

"I see participants are enthusiastic and passionate about this project," said Weichen Lei, ILO Knowledge Management Officer supporting the LMIS programme. "They put great effort into preparing their structures and data. We have been working with Jordan over the past year, and we are now very close to launching this operation. I look forward to seeing it become a reality and am happy to continue supporting our colleagues here."

During the workshop, participants gained technical insights into the .Stat Suite system, a Statistical Data and Metadata Exchange (SDMX)-based, componentized, open-source platform designed to produce and disseminate high-quality statistical data. They explored the system's architecture, deployment strategies, and essential aspects of system administration, including user roles and customization.

Practical sessions guided participants through upgrading to the latest version of .Stat Suite using Docker containers-a lightweight, standalone, and virtualized environment that contain everything needed to run the software. This upgrade emphasizes the system's scalability and streamlines maintenance, allowing for more efficient operations moving forward.

"Working closely with the ILO, we have developed a valuable labour market portal based on an SDMX standard,"

Kamal Deeb from the Digital Transformation Department at the Ministry of Labour (MoL).

"The workshop covered a wide range of topics and tools, making the SDMX-based dashboard both operational and highly effective for labour market insights. This dashboard will be a constant, central tool for us. Within our department, we are committed to digitalizing MoL services, and the SDMX solution will be an integral resource that supports our digital efforts every day."

In the final phase of the workshop, participants concentrated on SDMX standards for data management, addressing common technical challenges and exploring practical solutions through hands-on exercises. Throughout the sessions, they engaged in collaborative discussions and received facilitator support, resolving any outstanding technical issues. The last day reinforced skills with a focus on troubleshooting and best practices, equipping participants with the confidence to apply these techniques in their roles.

"During the workshop, we learned how to install the .Stat Suite system and covered the technical details needed to upload statistical data tables and structural metadata for the effective functioning of the LMIS in Jordan," said Lara Tamimi, Director of the Policies and Studies Unit at the Ministry of Labour.

The knowledge gained from this workshop is expected to strengthen Jordan's LMIS operations, supporting data-driven decision-making to enhance labour market insights. The official LMIS system launch is scheduled for January 2025, marking a significant step towards improved labour market data accessibility across the country.

PROSPECTS is a global partnership that aims to improve the access of host communities and forcibly displaced people to education, social protection and decent work.

Spearheaded by the Government of the Netherlands, it brings together the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Bank to help transform the way in which governments and other stakeholders, including the private sector, respond to forced displacement crises.

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