Vulnerability Assessment Framework (VAF) - Jordan

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The Vulnerability Assessment Framework (VAF) is an inter-agency initiative to put in place a system a multi-sectoral framework which supports the humanitarian and development community to: 1. Establish shared and consistent data about refugee vulnerability in Jordan to enable organizations to monitor changes over time 2. target programmes in a more efficient and equitable manner based on the application of common vulnerability criteria; 3. Strengthen coordination and decision making to inform the delivery of assistance and support the self-reliance of refugees. As the refugee crisis continues, across the humanitarian and development community there is increasing recognition that improved targeting of assistance is needed to use aid resources more effectively and equitably. The likelihood of a reduction of resources as the crisis goes on increases the urgency for establishing a mechanism by which the most vulnerable among the refugee population can be identified and prioritized for available assistance. In 2021, the VAF has been expanded to include Syrian refugees residing in camps and non-Syrian refugees residing in the host community. To improve the way we target the most vulnerable, we worked with the World Bank to establish a new poverty targeting model (proxy means test) for cash assistance of refugees in country.

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    Jordan: Socioeconomic situations of refugees in Jordan_Q4 2023

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    Since 2022, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Jordan has been conducting quarterly assessments of the socio-economic conditions of refugees. This effort involves collecting ...
    Publish date: 29 February 2024 (28 days ago)
    Create date: 29 February 2024 (28 days ago)
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    UNHCR-Egypt, Sudan Emergency Response- Weekly Arrival Update, 20231020

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    UNHCR-Egypt, Sudan Emergency Response- Weekly Arrival Update, 20231020
    Publish date: 30 October 2023 (4 months ago)
    Create date: 2 November 2023 (4 months ago)
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    UNHCR Socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan Q2 2023

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    UNHCR Jordan initiated a quarterly analysis of the socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan, with the main purpose of monitoring changes in vulnerability levels among refugee communities over th...
    Publish date: 31 August 2023 (6 months ago)
    Create date: 31 August 2023 (6 months ago)
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    UNHCR Socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan Q1 2023

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    UNHCR Jordan initiated a quarterly analysis of the socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan, with the main purpose of monitoring changes in vulnerability levels among refugee communities over th...
    Publish date: 5 July 2023 (8 months ago)
    Create date: 5 July 2023 (8 months ago)
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    Exacerbating vulnerabilities: Where do global shocks leave refugees in Jordan?

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    Refugees and other vulnerable populations are among those predominantly affected in the last three years when the world witnessed great shocks. The COVID-19 pandemic, for example, brought in a new way...
    Publish date: 6 June 2023 (9 months ago)
    Create date: 6 June 2023 (9 months ago)
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    Jordan: Socioeconomic situations of refugees in Jordan_Q4 2023

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    Since 2022, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Jordan has been conducting quarterly assessments of the socio-economic conditions of refugees. This effort involves collecting ...
    Publish date: 29 February 2024 (28 days ago)
    Create date: 29 February 2024 (28 days ago)
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    UNHCR Jordan VAF Preliminary Results 2021-2022 Camp

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    UNHCR Jordan VAF Preliminary Results 2021-2022 Camp
    Publish date: 30 March 2022 (1 year ago)
    Create date: 30 March 2022 (1 year ago)
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    UNHCR Jordan VAF Preliminary Results 2021-2022 Out of Camp

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    UNHCR Jordan VAF Preliminary Results 2021-2022 Out of Camp
    Publish date: 30 March 2022 (1 year ago)
    Create date: 30 March 2022 (1 year ago)
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    UNHCR-Egypt, Sudan Emergency Response- Weekly Arrival Update, 20231020

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    UNHCR-Egypt, Sudan Emergency Response- Weekly Arrival Update, 20231020
    Publish date: 30 October 2023 (4 months ago)
    Create date: 2 November 2023 (4 months ago)
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    VAF Basics for Refugees

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    Publish date: 12 January 2015 (9 years ago)
    Create date: 12 January 2015 (9 years ago)
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    VAF Technical Specifications

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    Publish date: 12 January 2015 (9 years ago)
    Create date: 12 January 2015 (9 years ago)
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    VAF Facts

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    Publish date: 12 January 2015 (9 years ago)
    Create date: 12 January 2015 (9 years ago)
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    VAF Basic Overview - Jan 2015

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    VAF Basic Overview - Jan 2015
    Publish date: 12 January 2015 (9 years ago)
    Create date: 12 January 2015 (9 years ago)
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    UNHCR Socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan Q2 2023

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    UNHCR Jordan initiated a quarterly analysis of the socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan, with the main purpose of monitoring changes in vulnerability levels among refugee communities over th...
    Publish date: 31 August 2023 (6 months ago)
    Create date: 31 August 2023 (6 months ago)
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    UNHCR Socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan Q1 2023

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    UNHCR Jordan initiated a quarterly analysis of the socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan, with the main purpose of monitoring changes in vulnerability levels among refugee communities over th...
    Publish date: 5 July 2023 (8 months ago)
    Create date: 5 July 2023 (8 months ago)
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    Exacerbating vulnerabilities: Where do global shocks leave refugees in Jordan?

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    Refugees and other vulnerable populations are among those predominantly affected in the last three years when the world witnessed great shocks. The COVID-19 pandemic, for example, brought in a new way...
    Publish date: 6 June 2023 (9 months ago)
    Create date: 6 June 2023 (9 months ago)
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    Poverty Measurement for Refugees in Jordan, VAF Welfare Study

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    As part of the joint research efforts among UNHCR Jordan and the World Bank MENA Poverty Team, the 2022 VAF Population Study was expanded to include non-Syrian refugees, as well as Syrians residing in...
    Publish date: 13 March 2023 (1 year ago)
    Create date: 13 March 2023 (1 year ago)
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    UNHCR Socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan Q4 2022

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    UNHCR Jordan initiated a quarterly analysis of the socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan, with the main purpose of monitoring changes in vulnerability levels among refugee communities over th...
    Publish date: 26 February 2023 (1 year ago)
    Create date: 26 February 2023 (1 year ago)
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    Introduction to VAF

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    Publish date: 14 February 2017 (7 years ago)
    Create date: 14 February 2017 (7 years ago)
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    Guidance Note for VAF Form Revision

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    Publish date: 9 February 2017 (7 years ago)
    Create date: 9 February 2017 (7 years ago)
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    VAF Partnership Profiles

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    Publish date: 9 February 2017 (7 years ago)
    Create date: 9 February 2017 (7 years ago)
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    VAF Governance Framework

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    Publish date: 9 February 2017 (7 years ago)
    Create date: 9 February 2017 (7 years ago)
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    VAF Sector Tree Review 2016

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    Publish date: 9 February 2017 (7 years ago)
    Create date: 9 February 2017 (7 years ago)
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    2017 Population Survey Report - SECTOR VULNERABILITY REVIEW

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    This document shows the outcome of the 2017 Population Survey Report. https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiZGY2ZmRmZGUtN2YwYS00NDkwLWI4ODMtN2QwMzg5NDZkYzZkIiwidCI6ImU1YzM3OTgxLTY2NjQtNDEzNC04YTBjLTY...
    Publish date: 25 September 2018 (5 years ago)
    Create date: 3 September 2018 (5 years ago)
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    VAF Food Security Maps

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    Publish date: 21 May 2015 (8 years ago)
    Create date: 21 May 2015 (8 years ago)
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    VAF Health Maps

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    Publish date: 21 May 2015 (8 years ago)
    Create date: 21 May 2015 (8 years ago)
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    VAF Basic Needs Maps

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    Publish date: 21 May 2015 (8 years ago)
    Create date: 21 May 2015 (8 years ago)
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    VAF WASH Maps

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    Publish date: 21 May 2015 (8 years ago)
    Create date: 21 May 2015 (8 years ago)
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    VAF Advisory Board Meeting 1 Minutes (2 August 2016)

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    Publish date: 17 August 2016 (7 years ago)
    Create date: 17 August 2016 (7 years ago)
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    VAF - IATF Presentation January

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    Publish date: 27 January 2015 (9 years ago)
    Create date: 27 January 2015 (9 years ago)
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    UNHCR Socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan Q2 2023

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    UNHCR Jordan initiated a quarterly analysis of the socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan, with the main purpose of monitoring changes in vulnerability levels among refugee communities over th...
    Publish date: 31 August 2023 (6 months ago)
    Create date: 31 August 2023 (6 months ago)
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    UNHCR Socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan Q1 2023

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    UNHCR Jordan initiated a quarterly analysis of the socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan, with the main purpose of monitoring changes in vulnerability levels among refugee communities over th...
    Publish date: 5 July 2023 (8 months ago)
    Create date: 5 July 2023 (8 months ago)
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    Exacerbating vulnerabilities: Where do global shocks leave refugees in Jordan?

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    Refugees and other vulnerable populations are among those predominantly affected in the last three years when the world witnessed great shocks. The COVID-19 pandemic, for example, brought in a new way...
    Publish date: 6 June 2023 (9 months ago)
    Create date: 6 June 2023 (9 months ago)
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    2017 Population Survey Report - SECTOR VULNERABILITY REVIEW

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    This document shows the outcome of the 2017 Population Survey Report. https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiZGY2ZmRmZGUtN2YwYS00NDkwLWI4ODMtN2QwMzg5NDZkYzZkIiwidCI6ImU1YzM3OTgxLTY2NjQtNDEzNC04YTBjLTY...
    Publish date: 25 September 2018 (5 years ago)
    Create date: 3 September 2018 (5 years ago)
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    2022 VAF population report for refugees in Camps

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    The 2022 Vulnerability Assessment Framework (VAF) population study has been expanded to include refugees from the two main Syrian refugee camps: Azraq and Zaatari. This baseline assessment will al...
    Publish date: 29 June 2022 (1 year ago)
    Create date: 29 June 2022 (1 year ago)
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    UNHCR Socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan Q2 2023

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    UNHCR Jordan initiated a quarterly analysis of the socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan, with the main purpose of monitoring changes in vulnerability levels among refugee communities over th...
    Publish date: 31 August 2023 (6 months ago)
    Create date: 31 August 2023 (6 months ago)
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    UNHCR Socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan Q1 2023

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    UNHCR Jordan initiated a quarterly analysis of the socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan, with the main purpose of monitoring changes in vulnerability levels among refugee communities over th...
    Publish date: 5 July 2023 (8 months ago)
    Create date: 5 July 2023 (8 months ago)
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    Exacerbating vulnerabilities: Where do global shocks leave refugees in Jordan?

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    Refugees and other vulnerable populations are among those predominantly affected in the last three years when the world witnessed great shocks. The COVID-19 pandemic, for example, brought in a new way...
    Publish date: 6 June 2023 (9 months ago)
    Create date: 6 June 2023 (9 months ago)
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    Poverty Measurement for Refugees in Jordan, VAF Welfare Study

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    As part of the joint research efforts among UNHCR Jordan and the World Bank MENA Poverty Team, the 2022 VAF Population Study was expanded to include non-Syrian refugees, as well as Syrians residing in...
    Publish date: 13 March 2023 (1 year ago)
    Create date: 13 March 2023 (1 year ago)
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    UNHCR Socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan Q4 2022

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    UNHCR Jordan initiated a quarterly analysis of the socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan, with the main purpose of monitoring changes in vulnerability levels among refugee communities over th...
    Publish date: 26 February 2023 (1 year ago)
    Create date: 26 February 2023 (1 year ago)
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    UNHCR Socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan Q2 2023

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    UNHCR Jordan initiated a quarterly analysis of the socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan, with the main purpose of monitoring changes in vulnerability levels among refugee communities over th...
    Publish date: 31 August 2023 (6 months ago)
    Create date: 31 August 2023 (6 months ago)
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    UNHCR Socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan Q1 2023

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    UNHCR Jordan initiated a quarterly analysis of the socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan, with the main purpose of monitoring changes in vulnerability levels among refugee communities over th...
    Publish date: 5 July 2023 (8 months ago)
    Create date: 5 July 2023 (8 months ago)
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    Exacerbating vulnerabilities: Where do global shocks leave refugees in Jordan?

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    Refugees and other vulnerable populations are among those predominantly affected in the last three years when the world witnessed great shocks. The COVID-19 pandemic, for example, brought in a new way...
    Publish date: 6 June 2023 (9 months ago)
    Create date: 6 June 2023 (9 months ago)
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    Poverty Measurement for Refugees in Jordan, VAF Welfare Study

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    As part of the joint research efforts among UNHCR Jordan and the World Bank MENA Poverty Team, the 2022 VAF Population Study was expanded to include non-Syrian refugees, as well as Syrians residing in...
    Publish date: 13 March 2023 (1 year ago)
    Create date: 13 March 2023 (1 year ago)
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    UNHCR Socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan Q4 2022

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    UNHCR Jordan initiated a quarterly analysis of the socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan, with the main purpose of monitoring changes in vulnerability levels among refugee communities over th...
    Publish date: 26 February 2023 (1 year ago)
    Create date: 26 February 2023 (1 year ago)
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    Introduction to VAF

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    Publish date: 14 February 2017 (7 years ago)
    Create date: 14 February 2017 (7 years ago)
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    Guidance Note for VAF Form Revision

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    Publish date: 9 February 2017 (7 years ago)
    Create date: 9 February 2017 (7 years ago)
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    VAF Partnership Profiles

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    Publish date: 9 February 2017 (7 years ago)
    Create date: 9 February 2017 (7 years ago)
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    VAF Governance Framework

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    Publish date: 9 February 2017 (7 years ago)
    Create date: 9 February 2017 (7 years ago)
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    VAF Sector Tree Review 2016

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    Publish date: 9 February 2017 (7 years ago)
    Create date: 9 February 2017 (7 years ago)
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    UNHCR Jordan VAF Preliminary Results 2021-2022 Camp

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    UNHCR Jordan VAF Preliminary Results 2021-2022 Camp
    Publish date: 30 March 2022 (1 year ago)
    Create date: 30 March 2022 (1 year ago)
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    UNHCR Jordan VAF Preliminary Results 2021-2022 Out of Camp

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    UNHCR Jordan VAF Preliminary Results 2021-2022 Out of Camp
    Publish date: 30 March 2022 (1 year ago)
    Create date: 30 March 2022 (1 year ago)
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    VAF Update Presentation December 2014

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    Publish date: 12 January 2015 (9 years ago)
    Create date: 12 January 2015 (9 years ago)
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    VAF Overview Presentation - November 2014

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    Publish date: 12 January 2015 (9 years ago)
    Create date: 12 January 2015 (9 years ago)
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    VAF Update Presentation December 2014

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    Publish date: 12 January 2015 (9 years ago)
    Create date: 12 January 2015 (9 years ago)
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    VAF Overview Presentation - November 2014

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    Publish date: 12 January 2015 (9 years ago)
    Create date: 12 January 2015 (9 years ago)
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    UNHCR Socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan Q2 2023

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    UNHCR Jordan initiated a quarterly analysis of the socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan, with the main purpose of monitoring changes in vulnerability levels among refugee communities over th...
    Publish date: 31 August 2023 (6 months ago)
    Create date: 31 August 2023 (6 months ago)
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    UNHCR Socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan Q1 2023

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    UNHCR Jordan initiated a quarterly analysis of the socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan, with the main purpose of monitoring changes in vulnerability levels among refugee communities over th...
    Publish date: 5 July 2023 (8 months ago)
    Create date: 5 July 2023 (8 months ago)
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    Exacerbating vulnerabilities: Where do global shocks leave refugees in Jordan?

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    Refugees and other vulnerable populations are among those predominantly affected in the last three years when the world witnessed great shocks. The COVID-19 pandemic, for example, brought in a new way...
    Publish date: 6 June 2023 (9 months ago)
    Create date: 6 June 2023 (9 months ago)
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    2017 Population Survey Report - SECTOR VULNERABILITY REVIEW

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    This document shows the outcome of the 2017 Population Survey Report. https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiZGY2ZmRmZGUtN2YwYS00NDkwLWI4ODMtN2QwMzg5NDZkYzZkIiwidCI6ImU1YzM3OTgxLTY2NjQtNDEzNC04YTBjLTY...
    Publish date: 25 September 2018 (5 years ago)
    Create date: 3 September 2018 (5 years ago)
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    2022 VAF population report for refugees in Camps

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    The 2022 Vulnerability Assessment Framework (VAF) population study has been expanded to include refugees from the two main Syrian refugee camps: Azraq and Zaatari. This baseline assessment will al...
    Publish date: 29 June 2022 (1 year ago)
    Create date: 29 June 2022 (1 year ago)
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    VAF Advisory Board Governance Framework

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    Publish date: 17 August 2016 (7 years ago)
    Create date: 17 August 2016 (7 years ago)
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    RAIS_VAF Training TOT Guide - Data Request PPT

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    Publish date: 1 March 2017 (7 years ago)
    Create date: 1 March 2017 (7 years ago)
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    RAIS at a glance

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    Publish date: 1 March 2017 (7 years ago)
    Create date: 1 March 2017 (7 years ago)
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    RAIS_VAF Training TOT Guide - Score Selection PPT

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    Publish date: 1 March 2017 (7 years ago)
    Create date: 1 March 2017 (7 years ago)
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    VAF RAIS Module Training PPT

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    Publish date: 28 November 2016 (7 years ago)
    Create date: 28 November 2016 (7 years ago)
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    Data Protection training for Enumerators

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    Publish date: 28 November 2016 (7 years ago)
    Create date: 28 November 2016 (7 years ago)
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    UNHCR Socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan Q2 2023

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    UNHCR Jordan initiated a quarterly analysis of the socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan, with the main purpose of monitoring changes in vulnerability levels among refugee communities over th...
    Publish date: 31 August 2023 (6 months ago)
    Create date: 31 August 2023 (6 months ago)
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    UNHCR Socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan Q1 2023

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    UNHCR Jordan initiated a quarterly analysis of the socio-economic situation of refugees in Jordan, with the main purpose of monitoring changes in vulnerability levels among refugee communities over th...
    Publish date: 5 July 2023 (8 months ago)
    Create date: 5 July 2023 (8 months ago)
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    Exacerbating vulnerabilities: Where do global shocks leave refugees in Jordan?

    Document
    Refugees and other vulnerable populations are among those predominantly affected in the last three years when the world witnessed great shocks. The COVID-19 pandemic, for example, brought in a new way...
    Publish date: 6 June 2023 (9 months ago)
    Create date: 6 June 2023 (9 months ago)
  • Download

    2017 Population Survey Report - SECTOR VULNERABILITY REVIEW

    Document
    This document shows the outcome of the 2017 Population Survey Report. https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiZGY2ZmRmZGUtN2YwYS00NDkwLWI4ODMtN2QwMzg5NDZkYzZkIiwidCI6ImU1YzM3OTgxLTY2NjQtNDEzNC04YTBjLTY...
    Publish date: 25 September 2018 (5 years ago)
    Create date: 3 September 2018 (5 years ago)
  • Download

    2022 VAF population report for refugees in Camps

    Document
    The 2022 Vulnerability Assessment Framework (VAF) population study has been expanded to include refugees from the two main Syrian refugee camps: Azraq and Zaatari. This baseline assessment will al...
    Publish date: 29 June 2022 (1 year ago)
    Create date: 29 June 2022 (1 year ago)

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