Possibilities and Challenges: Social Protection and COVID-19 Crisis in Jordan

Abstract

Introduction The social protection system is an indispensable institution that delivers support to disadvantaged groups in any society. It is an essential process that keeps the community viable and has the capacity to bridge social inequalities. A modern social protection system includes removing barriers to high-quality healthcare, income protection (including for informal workers), job protection, and, finally, preventing vulnerable groups from falling into poverty. The COVID-19 crisis has worsened the situation in many countries, causing political turmoil.