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Money in the Era of Digital Transformation
17-01-2023The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a report within the Knowledge is Power series of reports entitled "Money in the Era of Digital Transformation", with the aim of shedding light on digital currencies, how they differ from cryptocurrencies, and the banking model in the era of digital transformation.
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The 2023 General Budget Law: What is New?
15-12-2022In light of the draft law on the general budget and the budget of government units for the fiscal year 2023, in preparation for the completion of its constitutional procedures by the House of Representatives and Senate; The Jordan Strategy Forum issued its annual analysis of the public budget, through which it aims to place the 2023 budget in its social and economic context.
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Readiness for Frontier Technologies Index 2021
08-12-2022The Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF) published a “Knowledge is Power” report entitled “Readiness for Frontier Technologies Index 2021”, issued by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development UNCTAD in 2021. The report sheds light on Jordan’s performance on the index and draws some recommendations to enhance its ability in becoming an advanced “catch-up innovation economy”.
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Licensed Banks in Jordan: 4th of December is a Day to Celebrate
04-12-2022On the occasion of the United Nations global celebration of the International Day of Banks, which falls on the 4th of December; The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a policy paper entitled “Banks Operating in Jordan: December 4 is the International Banking Day.” With the aim of providing some observations about the performance of banks operating in Jordan, and determining the degree and arrangement of the Jordanian banking sector on the financial development index issued by the International Monetary Fund.
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The 2022 Global Skills Report: The Status of Jordan
23-11-2022The Jordan Strategy Forum issued an "In a Nutshell" paper entitled " The 2022 Global Skills Report: The Status of Jordan", with the aim of highlighting Jordan's performance in the 2022 World Skills Report published by the Corsera Educational Platform.
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Commitment to Reducing Inequality in Jordan: Encouraging Signs in 2022
21-11-2022The Jordan Strategy Forum issued an "In a Nutshell" paper entitled: "Commitment to Reducing Inequality: Encouraging Results 2022" to highlight the global landscape of inequality and showcase Jordan's commitment to reducing inequality.
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JICI update - Q2 2022
01-11-2022The Jordan Strategy Forum published the Jordan Investor Confidence Index Update-Q2 2022.
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Tourism in the Jordanian Economy: A Sector that Deserves Special Attention
22-10-2022The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a policy paper entitled "Tourism in the Jordanian Economy: A Sector that Deserves Special Attention", with the aim of highlighting the importance of the tourism sector in enhancing Jordan's trade balance, and how to enhance its contribution to the national income of Jordanians by linking the lessons learned from the Tourism and Travel Development Index issued by the World Economic Forum, the initiatives related to the tourism sector that were mentioned in the Economic Modernization Vision.
In a Nutshell
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
17-10-2022The Jordan Strategy Forum issued an "In a Nutshell" report titles "International Day for the Eradication of Poverty" on the occasion of the United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: "Dignity for All", which falls on October 17 for the years 2022-2023.
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International Teachers’ Day: The Transformation of Education Begins with Teachers
04-10-2022The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a report, Knowledge is Power, entitled "International Teachers’ Day: The Transformation of Education Begins with Teachers" with the aim of shedding light on World Teachers' Day, which was approved by UNESCO since the year 1994 to be on October 5ز
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The 2021 Global Food Security Index: Encouraging Signs for Jordan
11-09-2022The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a Knowledge is Power report entitled "Global Food Security Index 2021: Encouraging Results for Jordan" with the aim of shedding light on Jordan's performance in the Arab world and globally within this indicator, and the state of food security in Jordan, in addition to presenting some recommendations aimed at improving the score and ranking of Jordan on this indicator.
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JICI update - Q1 2022
01-09-2022The Jordan Strategy Forum published the Jordan Investor Confidence Index Update-Q1 2022.
Policy Brief
The 2021 Global Findex Report: Why is it Important? & What is the Status of Financial Inclusion in Jordan
23-08-2022The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a policy brief entitled "The Global Index of Financial Inclusion 2021: What is its Importance, and Where does Jordan Stand on the Index?", in which JSF presented a set of observations on financial inclusion in Jordan, based on the World Bank's report on the Global Financial Inclusion Index 2021. The report also presents a number of recommendations to enhance financial inclusion in Jordan.
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Sovereign Debt: What is it? What are the Implications, & Why Do Economies Default?
26-07-2022The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a policy paper entitled "Sovereign Debt: What is it? What are its implications? Why do some economies default?". The paper aims to shed light on some definitions of sovereign debt and default, and the factors that determine the degree of sovereign credit rating of economies. The paper also refers to the Jordanian case in terms of public debt and Jordan's credit rating.
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The 2021 English Proficiency Index: Where Does Jordan Stand? Why it is Important?
27-06-2022The Jordan Strategy Forum issued an "In a Nutshell" report on Jordan's position and performance on the English language proficiency index for the year 2021 issued by the Swedish EF Education First.
Policy Brief
A Reality Check on Prices in Light of Current Global Events
19-05-2022The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a policy brief entitled "Standing on the reality of prices in light of current global events" with the aim of shedding light on the causes of the global inflation crisis and its impact on prices in Jordan.
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The 2021 Global Innovation Index: Where Does Jordan Stand?
27-04-2022The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a Knowledge is Power report entitled "Global Innovation Index 2021: Where does Jordan stand?" On the occasion of the United Nations World Creativity and Innovation Day. The United Nations sets specific days and considers them international days aimed at educating individuals on a set of important issues through which it works to stimulate the political will to direct its resources towards addressing global problems, in addition to celebrating them if they are human achievements that must be strengthened.
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The Global Health Security Index (GHSI): Where Does Jordan Stand & What is needed To Enhance Resiliency?
07-04-2022The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a Knowledge is Power report on World Health Day, titled "Global Health Security Index 2021: Where is Jordan and what is needed to enhance resiliency?" with the aim of highlighting Jordan's position on the Global Health Security Index, in addition to presenting some observations that aim to improve Jordan's score and ranking in the index.
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Jordan Prosperity Index for 2021
04-04-2022The Jordan Strategy Forum issued the third edition of the Jordan Prosperity Index Report for the year 2021. This index measures and evaluates well-being in Jordan using international data and indicators related to the local reality, to be the most comprehensive indicator among other indicators in measuring prosperity in Jordan.
Policy Brief
Public Debt in Jordan
03-03-2022The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a policy brief entitled "Public Debt in Jordan" with the aim of shedding light on the state of public debt in Jordan, and presenting some recommendations aimed at mitigating its negative effects on the local economy.
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The Global Tobacco Index 2021: Where Does Jordan Stand in its Battle with the Cancerous Pandemic
16-02-2022The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a Knowledge is Power report entitled "Global Tobacco Index 2021: Where does Jordan stand in its fight against the carcinogenic epidemic?" With the aim of analyzing Jordan's performance on the global index of tobacco industry interventions 2021, and raising awareness about cancer by highlighting some facts and figures about the economic cost of smoking in Jordan.
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Trade: Jordan’s Economic Vision Roadmap Reference Document (Arabic)
30-01-2022This is an expert opinion report based on discussions and focus group meetings held by the Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF). The overall objective of this effort is to analyze different sectors (14) of the Jordanian economy and their respective challenges, and come-up with practical solutions and initiatives to enhance their competitiveness. Throughout this exercise, the JSF facilitated the focus group meetings, and supported the work-stream managers with any needed research and logistics.
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ICT & Professional Business Services: Jordan’s Economic Vision Roadmap Reference Document
30-01-2022This is an expert opinion report based on discussions and focus group meetings held by the Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF). The overall objective of this effort is to analyze different sectors (14) of the Jordanian economy and their respective challenges, and come-up with practical solutions and initiatives to enhance their competitiveness. Throughout this exercise, the JSF facilitated the focus group meetings, and supported the work-stream managers with any needed research and logistics.
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Healthcare: Jordan’s Economic Vision Roadmap Reference Document
30-01-2022This is an expert opinion report based on discussions and focus group meetings held by the Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF). The overall objective of this effort is to analyze different sectors (14) of the Jordanian economy and their respective challenges, and come-up with practical solutions and initiatives to enhance their competitiveness. Throughout this exercise, the JSF facilitated the focus group meetings, and supported the work-stream managers with any needed research and logistics.
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Financial Sector: Jordan’s Economic Vision Roadmap Reference Document
30-01-2022This is an expert opinion report based on discussions and focus group meetings held by the Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF). The overall objective of this effort is to analyze different sectors (14) of the Jordanian economy and their respective challenges, and come-up with practical solutions and initiatives to enhance their competitiveness. Throughout this exercise, the JSF facilitated the focus group meetings, and supported the work-stream managers with any needed research and logistics.
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K–12 & Vocational Education Sector : Jordan’s Economic Vision Roadmap Reference Document
30-01-2022This is an expert opinion report based on discussions and focus group meetings held by the Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF). The overall objective of this effort is to analyze different sectors (14) of the Jordanian economy and their respective challenges, and come-up with practical solutions and initiatives to enhance their competitiveness. Throughout this exercise, the JSF facilitated the focus group meetings, and supported the work-stream managers with any needed research and logistics.
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Water: Jordan’s Economic Vision Roadmap Reference Document (Arabic)
30-01-2022This report presents the opinions of a group of specialists and experts that were agreed upon within a group of focused dialogue sessions held by the Jordanian Strategy Forum. This effort aims to identify the available opportunities and challenges facing the sector in order to seek to provide practical solutions through a group of initiatives (projects).
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Higher & Technical Education Sector: Jordan’s Economic Vision Roadmap Reference Document
30-01-2022This is an expert opinion report based on discussions and focus group meetings held by the Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF). The overall objective of this effort is to analyze different sectors (14) of the Jordanian economy and their respective challenges, and come-up with practical solutions and initiatives to enhance their competitiveness. Throughout this exercise, the JSF facilitated the focus group meetings, and supported the work-stream managers with any needed research and logistics.
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Environment and Climate Change: Jordan’s Economic Vision Roadmap Reference Document (Arabic)
30-01-2022This is an expert opinion report based on discussions and focus group meetings held by the Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF). The overall objective of this effort is to analyze different sectors (14) of the Jordanian economy and their respective challenges, and come-up with practical solutions and initiatives to enhance their competitiveness. Throughout this exercise, the JSF facilitated the focus group meetings, and supported the work-stream managers with any needed research and logistics.
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The Energy Sector: Jordan’s Economic Vision Roadmap Reference Document (in English)
30-01-2022This is an expert opinion report based on discussions and focus group meetings held by the Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF). The overall objective of this effort is to analyze different sectors (14) of the Jordanian economy and their respective challenges, and come-up with practical solutions and initiatives to enhance their competitiveness. Throughout this exercise, the JSF facilitated the focus group meetings, and supported the work-stream managers with any needed research and logistics.
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Agriculture: Jordan’s Economic Vision Roadmap Reference Document (in Arabic)
30-01-2022This is an expert opinion report based on discussions and focus group meetings held by the Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF). The overall objective of this effort is to analyze different sectors (14) of the Jordanian economy and their respective challenges, and come-up with practical solutions and initiatives to enhance their competitiveness. Throughout this exercise, the JSF facilitated the focus group meetings, and supported the work-stream managers with any needed research and logistics.
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Creative Industries: Jordan’s Economic Vision Roadmap Reference Document
30-01-2022This is an expert opinion report based on discussions and focus group meetings held by the Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF). The overall objective of this effort is to analyze different sectors (14) of the Jordanian economy and their respective challenges, and come-up with practical solutions and initiatives to enhance their competitiveness. Throughout this exercise, the JSF facilitated the focus group meetings, and supported the work-stream managers with any needed research and logistics.
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Tourism: Jordan’s Economic Vision Roadmap Reference Document
30-01-2022This is an expert opinion report based on discussions and focus group meetings held by the Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF). The overall objective of this effort is to analyze different sectors (14) of the Jordanian economy and their respective challenges, and come-up with practical solutions and initiatives to enhance their competitiveness. Throughout this exercise, the JSF facilitated the focus group meetings, and supported the work-stream managers with any needed research and logistics.
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Food Security: Jordan’s Economic Vision Roadmap Reference Document (Arabic)
30-01-2022This is an expert opinion report based on discussions and focus group meetings held by the Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF). The overall objective of this effort is to analyze different sectors (14) of the Jordanian economy and their respective challenges, and come-up with practical solutions and initiatives to enhance their competitiveness. Throughout this exercise, the JSF facilitated the focus group meetings, and supported the work-stream managers with any needed research and logistics.
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Urban Development: Jordan’s Economic Vision Roadmap Reference Document
30-01-2022This is an expert opinion report based on discussions and focus group meetings held by the Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF). The overall objective of this effort is to analyze different sectors (14) of the Jordanian economy and their respective challenges, and come-up with practical solutions and initiatives to enhance their competitiveness. Throughout this exercise, the JSF facilitated the focus group meetings, and supported the work-stream managers with any needed research and logistics.
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Transportation and Logistics: Jordan’s Economic Vision Roadmap Reference Document
30-01-2022This is an expert opinion report based on discussions and focus group meetings held by the Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF). The overall objective of this effort is to analyze different sectors (14) of the Jordanian economy and their respective challenges, and come-up with practical solutions and initiatives to enhance their competitiveness. Throughout this exercise, the JSF facilitated the focus group meetings, and supported the work-stream managers with any needed research and logistics.
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Manufacturing: Jordan’s Economic Vision Roadmap Reference Document
30-01-2022This is an expert opinion report based on discussions and focus group meetings held by the Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF). The overall objective of this effort is to analyze different sectors (14) of the Jordanian economy and their respective challenges, and come-up with practical solutions and initiatives to enhance their competitiveness. Throughout this exercise, the JSF facilitated the focus group meetings, and supported the work-stream managers with any needed research and logistics.
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Mining: Jordan’s Economic Vision Roadmap Reference Document
30-01-2022This is an expert opinion report based on discussions and focus group meetings held by the Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF). The overall objective of this effort is to analyze different sectors (14) of the Jordanian economy and their respective challenges, and come-up with practical solutions and initiatives to enhance their competitiveness. Throughout this exercise, the JSF facilitated the focus group meetings, and supported the work-stream managers with any needed research and logistics.
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The Unemployment Challenge in Jordan: Between Demand & Supply
15-01-2022The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a policy paper on unemployment in the Jordanian economy, entitled "The Unemployment Challenge in Jordan: Between Supply and Demand", in which it analyzed the factors responsible for the high unemployment rates in Jordan, and highlighted the distribution of Jordanian workers according to economic activity, and growth rates in employment within These activities also made some recommendations aimed at reducing unemployment rates among Jordanians.
JSF Indicies
JICI Update - Q4 2021
09-01-2022The Jordan Strategy Forum published the Jordan Investor Confidence Index update for Q4 2021.
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Jordan’s position on the Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index 2020
14-12-2021The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a Knowledge is Power report titled: "Jordan's Position on the Index of Commitment to Reducing Inequality 2020", with the aim of shedding light on Jordan's position on this indicator, in addition to presenting some recommendations related to policies aimed at increasing Jordan's readiness to reduce inequality in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy Brief
The Attractiveness of Jordan to International Investors
23-10-2021The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a policy brief entitled "The Attractiveness of Jordan to International Investors", with the aim of highlighting Jordan's position in the Global Opportunities Index, in addition to presenting some policy recommendations aimed at increasing the economy's attractiveness to foreign investors.
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Females in Jordan: Do They Lack Opportunity?
05-10-2021The Jordanian Strategy Forum issued a policy brief entitled “Females in Jordan: Do They Lack Opportunities?” To highlight the importance of female participation in the labor market, and the necessity of equal rights and opportunities regardless of gender discrimination.
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Jordan on the Youth Progress Index 2020
10-09-2021The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a policy brief on Jordan's performance on the Youth Progress Index 2020, with the aim of shedding light on the progress of Jordanian youth, in addition to arranging the necessary priorities for youth, and presenting some recommendations related to policies aimed at improving the well-being and prosperity of Jordanian youth.
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Jordan Prosperity Index 2021
21-08-2021Today, the Jordanian Strategy Forum the Jordanian Prosperity Index report for the year 2021, which measures the level of well-being in Jordan using a wide range of local sub-indices, and also guided by the Legatum Global Prosperity Index - as it is one of the main objectives within the economic modernization vision, which is to raise Jordan’s performance to become Within the top 30% of countries in the index.
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Who Pays Taxes?
18-08-2021The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a report on the tax aspect of public finance policy in Jordan, entitled "Who Pays Taxes?", discussing the sources and distribution of tax revenues in Jordan. JSF stressed in the report that the role of fiscal policy (government spending and taxes) should be to promote economic growth, equity and social inclusion, reduce poverty, and protect societies from risks and vulnerabilities such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Education and Adaptation to the Effects of COVID-19 in Jordan
08-07-2021The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a policy brief entitled "Education and Adaptation to the Effects of COVID-19 in Jordan". The policy brief addresses the importance of education for growth and prosperity, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on increasing the educational gap among students in Jordan.
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On the Jordanian Economy in 2020
19-06-2021The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a report entitled "On the Jordanian Economy in 2020", in which it included a number of observations that reflect the impact of the pandemic on the Jordanian economy in the fiscal year 2020, in addition to presenting some recommendations aimed at enhancing the resilience of the Jordanian economy in the coming years.
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The Role of the Private Sector in the Jordanian Economy: Contributing to Promoting Growth and Reducing Unemployment
16-06-2021The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a policy paper entitled "The Role of the Private Sector in the Jordanian Economy: Contributing to Promoting Growth and Reducing Unemployment". The paper showed that private sector companies form the backbone of the Jordanian economy. This is through its contribution to the gross domestic product, the generation of job opportunities, and the formation of fixed capital, in addition to its contribution to paying taxes that raise the level of public revenues in the Jordanian economy.
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Opportunities to attract foreign investment
03-06-2021The Jordanian Strategy Forum issued a policy paper entitled: Opportunities to Attract Foreign Investment: Investment Climate, Governance, and Ease of Doing Business, which aims to highlight the importance of foreign direct investment and shed light on Jordan’s recent experience.
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