Tanmeyah in the Media

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The Tanmeyah Network released a report on the performance of licensed microfinance institutions in Jordan for the first quarter of 2026, highlighting the sector’s continued role in strengthening financial inclusion and supporting economic development.

The report shows that the number of active borrowers reached approximately 319,000, distributed across 308,000 active loans. The total outstanding loan portfolio amounted to around 237 million Jordanian dinars, confirming the sector’s importance in supporting micro and small enterprises and stimulating local economic activity.

The sector continues to expand geographically through 183 branches across various governorates, with 69% of financing activity taking place outside the capital, Amman, compared to 31% within the capital. This indicates a clear reach of financial services to underserved communities and a contribution to socio-economic development across the Kingdom.

In terms of women’s economic empowerment, the data shows that women represent 55% of total borrowers, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance women’s participation in economic activity and expand their access to sustainable financing and financial services.

The sector also records a strong female presence in the workforce, with around 3,000 employees in microfinance institutions, of whom 51% are women, in addition to many holding leadership and managerial positions across different governorates.

These indicators reflect the ability of licensed microfinance institutions to continue fulfilling their developmental role despite economic challenges by supporting entrepreneurship, promoting financial sustainability, and expanding the scope of financial inclusion, thereby contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals and supporting the national economy.