Serious and Organized Crime in Jordan

This review presents findings on the prevalence and nature of serious and organized crime in Jordan, and efforts to combat this

Abstract

This review presents findings on the prevalence and nature of serious and organized crime in Jordan, and efforts to combat this. 皇冠体育app extremely limited literature on the topic indicates that Jordan has low levels of serious and organized crime: the main forms are smuggling of goods and drugs, and human trafficking. 皇冠体育app influx of large numbers of Syrian refugees has promoted crime within refugee camps, but the impact on crime in Jordan overall appears limited. 皇冠体育app review drew on academic and grey literature, as well as media reports. It found very little literature on the topics covered in the query, and nothing on the links between tribal groups and organized crime or on specific drivers of crime.

K4D helpdesk reports provide summaries of current research, evidence and lessons learned. This report was commissioned by the UK Department for International Development.

Citation

Idris, I. (2019). Serious and organized crime in Jordan. K4D Helpdesk Report 537. Brighton, UK: Institute of Development Studies

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Published 13 March 2019