Project Project description

Project description

Strategy

The program aims to support the resilience of urban and rural communities in the protected area of Shobak, located in southern Jordan, by reducing socioeconomic vulnerability exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the disruption of tourism, the area's main source of livelihood, the initiative promotes inclusive and sustainable development and socioeconomic recovery of local communities through the enhancement of the territory.

 

Implementation

The project is supported by AICS Amman (Italian Agency for Development Cooperation), in collaboration with the Department of Antiquities of Jordan (DoA). It is implemented by the SAGAS Department of the University of Florence and UNOPS (United Nations Office for Project Services).

Planned Interventions

• Rehabilitation of the Shobak Castle archaeological site
• Creation of tourist pathways
• Renovation of housing units outside the castle for future local economic activities