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The Social Security Investment Fund (SSIF), Jordan’s largest institutional investor, has released its Eighth Sustainability Report, underscoring its steadfast commitment to transparency, responsible investment, and advancing long-term national development. The 2024 report provides a comprehensive account of SSIF’s efforts to embed environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles across its investment portfolio and institutional operations. It articulates the Fund’s integrated approach to aligning financial returns with sustainable impact while upholding the highest standards of public trust and accountability. SSIF CEO Dr. Izzaldeen Kanakrieh stated that the Fund’s continued publication of sustainability reports reflects a deeply rooted institutional philosophy, one that views investment as a tool for efficiency and progress and governance as a foundation for public confidence. “SSIF remains committed to its national mandate as a long-term investor that contributes meaningfully to economic growth, social equity, and the creation of quality employment opportunities,” he affirmed. The report outlines key developments in 2024, including the Fund’s alignment with national and global sustainability objectives, the integration of ESG metrics into strategic planning, and the diversification of investments across impactful and underserved sectors. It also highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen internal governance structures, enhance institutional resilience, and advance digital transformation as part of a broader commitment to operational excellence. Furthermore, the report details SSIF’s investment in human capital, with a particular focus on leadership development and gender inclusivity, while also showcasing initiatives aimed at expanding the Fund’s developmental footprint across various regions of the Kingdom. Dr. Kanakrieh emphasized that SSIF continues to evolve as a forward-looking institution; deepening strategic partnership, reinforcing risk governance, and contributing to a more inclusive and resilient national economy. “Our sustainability framework ensures that we not only safeguard the financial rights of current and future generations, but also create meaningful and measurable impact across Jordan’s socioeconomic landscape,” he concluded.
The Social Security Corporation (SSC) is a major investor in the tourism sector. Geographically, its portfolio covers most parts of the Kingdom through direct and indirect investments.
SSIF invests in the energy sector through strategic holdings in electricity generation and distribution companies, in addition to renewable energy projects
Al Daman for Development Zones Company (DDC) was established in 2009 as a private shareholding company fully owned by the Social Security Corporation. DDC is the investment arm of the Investment Fund for infrastructure development, services and marketing for the King Hussein Bin Talal Development Area in Al Mafraq and the Irbid Development Area
The value of the equity portfolio amounted to around JD 2,944.4 million as at 30/06/2025
The value of the bonds portfolio amounted to JD 9,831.6 million as at 30/06/2025
The portfolio consists of money market instruments with maturity dates that do not exceed one year, such as deposits, treasury bills, repurchase agreements, certificates of deposit and current accounts.
The Fund invests in medium and long term loans through direct lending to the Jordanian Government and its public institutions, and also by participating in syndicated loans to companies for a period that is not less than one year.
In September 2020, SSIF established a wholly owned company that will launch an agricultural project in the south on an area of 30,000 dunums with a total investment of JD 13 million