ICT & Professional Business Services: Jordan’s Economic Vision Roadmap Reference Document

This 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

This 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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Trade: Jordan’s Economic Vision Roadmap Reference Document (Arabic)

This 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

This 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

This 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)

This 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

This 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)

This 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

The 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.

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JICI Update - Q4 2021

The 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

The 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.

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The Attractiveness of Jordan to International Investors

The 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?

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Jordan on the Youth Progress Index 2020

The 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

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Who Pays Taxes?

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

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Globalization Index

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Fiscal Policy in Jordan: Towards a New Approach

The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a policy paper entitled "Fiscal Policy in Jordan: Towards a New Approach"; The paper reviewed the state of financial policies in Jordan and their weaknesses, in addition to presenting some recommendations on what should be addressed and what it should aim at.

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The Challenge of Public Finance in Jordan: Where is the Problem

The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a policy brief titled "The Challenge of Public Finance in Jordan: Where is the Problem", with the aim of highlighting the share of labor wages in the Jordanian economy over the past decade. The paper also dealt with some observations related to the contribution of labor wages relative to the gross domestic product and the recommendations of the forum to maintain the share of labor compensation from the local income, especially in the post-pandemic.

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The Textiles Sector in Jordan: How Can Jordan Maximize the Benefits from, and Increase Employment in the Sector?

The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a policy paper entitled "The Textiles Sector in Jordan: How Can Jordan Maximize the Benefits from, and Increase Employment in the Sector?". The paper reviewed the contributions of the textile and clothing sector to the national economy and the labor market, in addition to the challenges that the sector faces, and potential opportunities to enhance its work by attracting new investors and allowing the expansion of existing investments.

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Roadmap for Recovery of Jordan's Tourism Sector Post COVID-19

The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a policy paper entitled “The Roadmap for the Recovery of the Jordanian Tourism Sector Post-Covid-19,” which examines the extent of the impact of the current crisis on various tourism activities in Jordan and explores opportunities that may help in the comprehensive recovery of this sector.

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COVID-19 & Gender Equality: What is at Stake?

The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a brief paper entitled "COVID-19 Pandemic and Gender Equality: What is at Stake?" The paper indicated that despite the difficulty of predicting the impact of this pandemic on the Jordanian labor market, the economic recession that coincided with measures to confront the Corona pandemic with the aim of preventing its spread will undoubtedly lead to an increase in financial pressure on companies and governments, which in turn will be reflected on High unemployment rates locally and globally.

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Containment of Covid-19 Through Vaccination: The Jordanian Case

The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a policy paper entitled "Containing Corona between the health response and the continuation of the economic wheel in Jordan", to analyze the current epidemiological situation in Jordan within its economic and social context, with the aim of providing a vision on ways to contain the virus and create a state of balance between the health of citizens, and mitigate the resulting economic damage. for frequent shutdowns.

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JICI update - December 2020

The Jordan Strategic Forum published the Jordan Investment Confidence Index- December 2020

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JICI update - November 2020

The Jordan Strategic Forum published the Jordan Investment Confidence Index- November 2020

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The International Property Right Index: Where Does Jordan Stand? And What Should We do?

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Education under COVID-19 Circumstances & Beyond

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Listed Jordanian Banks: Net Profits and Loans Loss Provisions: The COVID Impact

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GTIPA Perspectives: The Importance of E-commerce, Digital Trade, and Maintaining the WTO E-commerce Customs Duty Moratorium

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JICI update - October 2020

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Tele-Workable Occupations in Jordan: Winners and Losers from the Lockdown

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GTIPA County COVID-19 Case Studies Report

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The 2020 Index of Economic Freedom: Where Does Jordan Stand?

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JICI update - September 2020

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Enhancing the Competitiveness of the Health Sector in Jordan

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The Women, Peace, & Security Index: Where Does Jordan Stand and Why?

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JICI update - August 2020

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Jordan's National Social Protection response During Covid-19

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Economic Complexity: Where Does Jordan Stand?

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JICI update - July 2020

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Bank Credit to the Private Sector, Households, Individuals: The Current Status Quo

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JICI update - June 2020

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JICI update - May 2020

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Informal Employment in Jordan

This report discusses the challenges facing the non-organized labor sector in Jordan and the economic and financial implications it has. It highlights the potential benefits that Jordan could gain from utilizing the wealth in dealing with these issues. It emphasizes the need for the report to address the progress made by Jordan in utilizing wealth from its various resources, particularly in light of the unstructured financial statements. It also indicates the importance of government efforts to assist those affected in unorganized sectors, given the difficulties they face in terms of employment and financial stability.

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Global Food Security: Where Does Jordan Stand?

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The Minimum Wage in Jordan: Nominal Wage and Productivity Enhancement

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