Income-Generating Activities for Refugee Livelihoods Cohort 2

This technical report presents findings from a survey conducted on the second cohort of grantees participating in the Refugee Livelihoods Development Impact Bond (DIB) program. Approximately 11 months after the disbursement of grants, 96.0 percent of the grantees were engaged in active income-generating activities (IGAs). The report details the financial metrics of these businesses, including mean monthly revenues of 314 Jordanian dinars (JOD) and mean monthly profits of 126 JOD. It also highlights demographic information about the respondents, noting that 84 percent were women and 26 percent were refugees. The report compares the financial performance of male and female grantees, revealing that male grantees reported higher revenues and profits. Additionally, the report outlines differences in business types and financial support received by male and female participants. The findings indicate that while the program has successfully engaged a high percentage of grantees in IGAs, there are notable disparities in financial outcomes based on gender and location.