Akhbar Al-Yoom – Leen Abu Nimeh Sociology professor Dr. Hussein Al-Khazai affirmed that low income levels, combined with rising living costs, are making it increasingly difficult for a broad segment of Jordanian families to secure their basic needs — bread chief among them — calling for a review of the mechanisms used to support the country’s most needy citizens.
Al-Khazai said that around 53% of Jordanians earn monthly incomes below 500 dinars, while 28% earn less than 300 dinars, income levels that make managing household affairs increasingly difficult, especially given obligations such as rent, utility bills, transportation costs, and education expenses. He explained that these burdens are compounded by loans and financial obligations carried by a large number of citizens, noting that Jordanians’ debts to banks and financial institutions are estimated at around 14 billion dinars, driving many families to buy on credit to secure their basic needs.
He also pointed out that some neighborhood bakeries allow families they know well to buy bread on credit and settle the amount at the end of the month, adding that this practice sometimes extends to grocery stores and butcher shops, helping families temporarily cope with their financial pressures.
He added that social solidarity initiatives have also emerged in a number of bakeries, where shelves are set aside for donors to place loaves of bread for those in need to take, considering these initiatives a reflection of community solidarity — though he noted they are no substitute for sustainable social protection policies. He added that social solidarity initiatives have also emerged in a number of bakeries, where shelves are set aside for donors to place loaves of bread for those in need to take, considering these initiatives a reflection of community solidarity — though he noted they are no substitute for sustainable social protection policies.
He noted that bread is a staple commodity for Jordanian families, and that some households consume large daily quantities, raising the monthly spending allocated to this item and increasing the pressure on low-income earners.
Al-Khazai explained that the government had approved a bread-subsidy allowance in 2018 worth 27 dinars annually per eligible individual, which more than 1,268,000 citizens benefited from at the time, but disbursement of this subsidy was later halted — raising the question of what has become of the families who depended on it amid continuing difficult economic conditions.
He called for reinstating bread subsidies for families and individuals earning less than 500 dinars per month, arguing that this would strengthen social protection and ease living costs, alongside the importance of promoting social solidarity and directing aid to the neediest families.
Al-Khazai concluded by stressing that confronting economic pressures requires the integration of official and community efforts, in order to ensure protection for low-income groups and preserve their ability to secure their basic needs
Akhbar Al-Yoom – Leen Abu Nimeh Sociology professor Dr. Hussein Al-Khazai affirmed that low income levels, combined with rising living costs, are making it increasingly difficult for a broad segment of Jordanian families to secure their basic needs — bread chief among them — calling for a review of the mechanisms used to support the country’s most needy citizens.
Al-Khazai said that around 53% of Jordanians earn monthly incomes below 500 dinars, while 28% earn less than 300 dinars, income levels that make managing household affairs increasingly difficult, especially given obligations such as rent, utility bills, transportation costs, and education expenses. He explained that these burdens are compounded by loans and financial obligations carried by a large number of citizens, noting that Jordanians’ debts to banks and financial institutions are estimated at around 14 billion dinars, driving many families to buy on credit to secure their basic needs.
He also pointed out that some neighborhood bakeries allow families they know well to buy bread on credit and settle the amount at the end of the month, adding that this practice sometimes extends to grocery stores and butcher shops, helping families temporarily cope with their financial pressures.
He added that social solidarity initiatives have also emerged in a number of bakeries, where shelves are set aside for donors to place loaves of bread for those in need to take, considering these initiatives a reflection of community solidarity — though he noted they are no substitute for sustainable social protection policies. He added that social solidarity initiatives have also emerged in a number of bakeries, where shelves are set aside for donors to place loaves of bread for those in need to take, considering these initiatives a reflection of community solidarity — though he noted they are no substitute for sustainable social protection policies.
He noted that bread is a staple commodity for Jordanian families, and that some households consume large daily quantities, raising the monthly spending allocated to this item and increasing the pressure on low-income earners.
Al-Khazai explained that the government had approved a bread-subsidy allowance in 2018 worth 27 dinars annually per eligible individual, which more than 1,268,000 citizens benefited from at the time, but disbursement of this subsidy was later halted — raising the question of what has become of the families who depended on it amid continuing difficult economic conditions.
He called for reinstating bread subsidies for families and individuals earning less than 500 dinars per month, arguing that this would strengthen social protection and ease living costs, alongside the importance of promoting social solidarity and directing aid to the neediest families.
Al-Khazai concluded by stressing that confronting economic pressures requires the integration of official and community efforts, in order to ensure protection for low-income groups and preserve their ability to secure their basic needs
Akhbar Al-Yoom – Leen Abu Nimeh Sociology professor Dr. Hussein Al-Khazai affirmed that low income levels, combined with rising living costs, are making it increasingly difficult for a broad segment of Jordanian families to secure their basic needs — bread chief among them — calling for a review of the mechanisms used to support the country’s most needy citizens.
Al-Khazai said that around 53% of Jordanians earn monthly incomes below 500 dinars, while 28% earn less than 300 dinars, income levels that make managing household affairs increasingly difficult, especially given obligations such as rent, utility bills, transportation costs, and education expenses. He explained that these burdens are compounded by loans and financial obligations carried by a large number of citizens, noting that Jordanians’ debts to banks and financial institutions are estimated at around 14 billion dinars, driving many families to buy on credit to secure their basic needs.
He also pointed out that some neighborhood bakeries allow families they know well to buy bread on credit and settle the amount at the end of the month, adding that this practice sometimes extends to grocery stores and butcher shops, helping families temporarily cope with their financial pressures.
He added that social solidarity initiatives have also emerged in a number of bakeries, where shelves are set aside for donors to place loaves of bread for those in need to take, considering these initiatives a reflection of community solidarity — though he noted they are no substitute for sustainable social protection policies. He added that social solidarity initiatives have also emerged in a number of bakeries, where shelves are set aside for donors to place loaves of bread for those in need to take, considering these initiatives a reflection of community solidarity — though he noted they are no substitute for sustainable social protection policies.
He noted that bread is a staple commodity for Jordanian families, and that some households consume large daily quantities, raising the monthly spending allocated to this item and increasing the pressure on low-income earners.
Al-Khazai explained that the government had approved a bread-subsidy allowance in 2018 worth 27 dinars annually per eligible individual, which more than 1,268,000 citizens benefited from at the time, but disbursement of this subsidy was later halted — raising the question of what has become of the families who depended on it amid continuing difficult economic conditions.
He called for reinstating bread subsidies for families and individuals earning less than 500 dinars per month, arguing that this would strengthen social protection and ease living costs, alongside the importance of promoting social solidarity and directing aid to the neediest families.
Al-Khazai concluded by stressing that confronting economic pressures requires the integration of official and community efforts, in order to ensure protection for low-income groups and preserve their ability to secure their basic needs
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