Policy Paper / Report
Licensed Banks in Jordan & The Private Sector: Nature of the Relationship and its Importance
13-09-2018In light of the Cabinet’s endorsement of the general budget law for the fiscal year 2023, in preparation for the completion of its constitutional procedures by the Parliament and the Senate; The Jordan Strategy Forum issued its annual analysis on the general budget, through which it aims to place the 2023 budget in its social and economic context.
JSF Indicies
JICI update - August 2018
31-08-2018The Jordan Strategy Forum issued the Jordanian Investment Confidence Index - August 2018
Policy Paper / Report
Economics of Energy and Electricity Consumption in Jordan: How and Why Should We Care?
30-08-2018The Jordan Strategy Forum issued an analytical paper entitled: “Energy Economics and Electricity Consumption in Jordan: How and Why Should We Care?” The paper addressed electrical energy consumption in Jordan in terms of the volume of consumption during the period (1994 to 2017) and the primary energy sources used in generating electrical energy. in Jordan and the rates of use of each of them.
Policy Paper / Report
The New Tax Law in Jordan & The Global Competitiveness Index: The Connection!
27-08-2018The Jordan Strategy Forum issued its observations on the draft law amending the Income Tax Law No. 34 of 2014, and the report focused on the reasons for amending the law, the legal aspects of the law’s articles, and the expected economic and financial effects if this law is passed, pointing to the importance of agreeing on the tax law to come up with a modern, fair and transparent law. It is effective and sustainable to confront the difficult financial conditions that the Jordanian state is suffering from.
Position Paper
The Economics of Minimum Wage in Jordan: Observation from the Global EXperience
12-08-2018The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a policy brief entitled “The Economics of the Minimum Wage in Jordan: Observations from Global Experiences,” in which it showed the impact of the government’s recent increase in the minimum wage to 260 dinars per month, which will go into effect in 2021.
JSF Indicies
JICI update - July 2018
31-07-2018The Jordan Strategy Forum issued the Jordanian Investment Confidence Index - July 2018
Policy Paper / Report
The Jordanian New Tax Law What is Needed
19-07-2018In continuation of the efforts undertaken by the Jordan Strategy Forum to contribute to enriching the existing national dialogue on the income tax law that the government of Dr. Omar Al-Razzaz will produce, the forum issued a position paper entitled “What is required of the new income tax law?”
Policy Paper / Report
Jordanian Expatriates in the Gulf: Who Remits, How Much, and Why?
01-07-2018The Jordan Strategy Forum issued an analytical study entitled; “Jordanian Expatriates in the Gulf: Who Remits, How Much, and Why?” He based it on data collected through a questionnaire that he distributed to a representative sample of Jordanian expatriates working in the Arab Gulf countries in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs. The study focuses on several aspects about Jordanian expatriates in the Arab Gulf countries, such as social and demographic characteristics and other factors. The forum analyzed these aspects and how they affect the level of expatriates’ income and their remittances, and came up with several recommendations aimed at maximizing the value of remittances and benefiting from them.
Policy Paper / Report
A Look into His Majesty's Designation Letter to Dr. Omar Razzaz
01-07-2018Jordan Strategy Forum published an analytical paper entitled: "A Look into His Majesty’s Designation Letter to Dr. Omar Razzaz". The JSF analyzed the socio-economic context and the extracted vision from the designation letter.
Policy Paper / Report
Foreign Direct Investment in Jordan: Should We Care? Why and How?
01-07-2018The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a policy paper entitled: “The Economics of Domestic Investment and Foreign Direct Investment: Lessons Learned for Jordan.” With the aim of analyzing the reality of investment at the local and global levels, and highlighting the importance of encouraging and attracting direct foreign and local investments and the factors affecting their flow, in addition to providing a set of recommendations that aim to attract and maintain direct investments in Jordan.
JSF Indicies
JICI update - June 2018
30-06-2018The Jordan Strategy Forum issued the Jordanian Investment Confidence Index - June 2018
Policy Paper / Report
The Jordanian Economy: The Challenge of Economic Growth and Employment
12-06-2018Jordan Strategy Forum published a study entitled: "The Jordanian Economy: The Challenge of Economic Growth and Employment", the JSF analyzed the relationships between capital spending (public) and real GDP growth, exports and real GDP growth, and real GDP growth and employment levels.
JSF Indicies
JICI update - May 2018
31-05-2018The Jordan Strategy Forum issued the Jordanian Investment Confidence Index - May 2018
Policy Paper / Report
Jordan on the Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2018
19-04-2018Jordan Strategy Forum published a report entitled: Jordan on the Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2018, the report shows that Jordan has been continuously improving on the index and some sub-indicators in comparison with previous years. JSF came out with a number of recommendations to improve Jordan's rank and score on the index through working on the sub-indicators with low rankings.
Policy Paper / Report
The Jordanian Tax Law: A Need for a New Vision
03-04-2018In its continuous efforts to enrich the on-going national dialogue about the new tax law which will be submitted by the government of H.E. Dr. Omar Razzaz, Jordan strategy Forum (JSF) published a position paper entitled "The Jordanian Tax Law: What is Needed?" The paper outlined the main characteristics of a good and modern tax system that achieves growth and justice and promotes inclusive growth.
JSF Indicies
JICI update - March 2018
31-03-2018The Jordan Strategy Forum issued the Jordanian Investment Confidence Index - March2018
In a Nutshell
Vehicle Ownership in Jordan
19-03-2018As part of the forum’s directives to disseminate more knowledge about the Jordanian economy through brief publications on important topics. The Forum issued a brief report entitled: “Vehicle Ownership in Jordan - A Comparative Perspective”
In a Nutshell
Jordan on the Global Innovation Index 2018
19-03-2018As part of the forum’s directives to disseminate more knowledge about the Jordanian economy through brief publications on important topics. The Forum issued a report briefly entitled: “Jordan on the Global Innovation Index 2018
In a Nutshell
Licensed Banks in Jordan
19-03-2018As part of the forum’s directives to disseminate more knowledge about the Jordanian economy through brief publications on important topics. The Forum issued a report briefly entitled: “Jordan on the Global Innovation Index 2018
In a Nutshell
Sovereign Wealth Funds: Jordan's Lost Opportunity
19-03-2018As part of the forum’s directives to disseminate more knowledge about the Jordanian economy through brief publications on important topics. The Forum issued a report briefly entitled: “Jordan on the Global Innovation Index 2018
In a Nutshell
The Economics of Jordanian Remittances: Where Are We and What Are the Implications?
19-03-2018The Jordan Strategy Forum published “In a Nutshell" paper entitled: "The Economics of Jordanian Remittances: Where Are We and What Are the Implications?" to examining the impact of remittances on various economic indicators in Jordan.
Policy Paper / Report
The Economics of Jordanian Remittances: Some Issues We Should Be Happy About and Enhance
19-03-2018The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a policy paper entitled: “The Economics of Jordanian Expatriate Remittances: Some Positives We Should Enhance,” in which it reviewed the economic and social importance and the implications of Jordanians’ work abroad on macroeconomic factors and financial development factors.
In a Nutshell
The performance of the Jordanian economy 2018: figures and data
19-03-2018As part of the forum’s directives to disseminate more knowledge about the Jordanian economy through brief publications on important topics. The Forum issued a report briefly entitled: “Performance of the Jordanian Economy 2018: in Numbers and Data.”
JSF Indicies
JICI update - February 2018
28-02-2018The Jordan Strategy Forum issued the Jordanian Investment Confidence Index - February 2018
Policy Paper / Report
Public Borrowing in Jordan: Does it Crowd-Out Bank Credit to the Private Sector?
19-02-2018The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a study entitled: “Public (government) borrowing in Jordan: Is it competing with the private sector to borrow?” This is to measure the impact of government borrowing on the facilities granted to the private sector and the extent of the world’s competition with the private sector for the credit available with Jordanian banks.
JSF Indicies
JICI update - January 2018
31-01-2018The Jordan Strategy Forum issued the Jordanian Investment Confidence Index - January 2018
Policy Paper / Report
Social Capital in Jordan: What is the Level of Trust in Our Institutions & Why?
01-01-2018The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a study entitled: “Jordanian Social Capital: What is the level of trust in our institutions and why?” About the importance of social capital in influencing economic performance, growth and development. This study examined Jordanians’ confidence in various Jordanian institutions, including the armed forces, police, courts, parliament, and others, according to the results issued by the World Values Index.
JSF Indicies
JICI update - December 2017
31-12-2017The Jordan Strategy Forum issued the Jordanian Investment Confidence Index - December 2017
Policy Paper / Report
Jordan in the Doing Business Report 2018: The Way Forward
12-12-2017This paper aims to analyze Jordan’s rank on the “Doing Business Report,” which is issued by the World Bank annually. The forum identified the most important sub-indicators that Jordan can improve and that have the greatest impact on Jordan’s global rank in this report. The forum analyzed some scenarios that suggest some improvements and procedures that would improve the business environment and ease of doing business and encourage the start of new businesses and practices, which in turn will reflect positively on Jordan’s rank in the Doing Business report.
JSF Indicies
JICI update - November 2017
30-11-2017The Jordan Strategy Forum issued the Jordanian Investment Confidence Index - November 2017
Policy Paper / Report
JSF Investors’ Confidence Survey November 2017
27-11-2017Today, the Jordan Strategy Forum issued the results of the third round of the Investor Confidence Survey, which was conducted during September of this year. With the aim of polling the opinion of investors in Jordan about the most important economic events and the changes that were reflected in the investment environment and investors’ businesses.
Policy Paper / Report
The Interplay Between Economic Growth, Tax Revenues, and Foreign Aid
15-11-2017In this paper, the Strategy Forum examines the overlap and interconnection between the triad of economic growth, tax revenues, and foreign aid, indicating the impact of each axis on other axes. The forum produced several interesting results and a number of recommendations that would enhance economic growth and capital expenditures and reduce the general budget deficit.
JSF Indicies
JICI update - October 2017
31-10-2017The Jordan Strategy Forum issued the Jordanian Investment Confidence Index - October 2017
JSF Indicies
JICI update - September 2017
30-09-2017The Jordan Strategy Forum issued the Jordanian Investment Confidence Index - September 2017
Policy Paper / Report
The Challenges of the Jordanian Economy: The need for a Fresh Look: Why and How
15-09-2017This paper reviews economic growth in Jordan and its most prominent challenges and answers an important question, which is: “Where does the Jordanian economy stand in relation to macroeconomic stability and fiscal policy?” The paper answered this question.
Policy Paper / Report
Challenges of the Jordanian Economy: The Need for a Fresh look: Why and How?
06-09-2017This paper reviews economic growth in Jordan and its most prominent challenges and answers an important question, which is: “Where does the Jordanian economy stand in relation to macroeconomic stability and fiscal policy?” The paper answered this question.
Policy Paper / Report
Amman Stock Exchange: The Way Forward
03-09-2017This paper aims to analyze the reality of the Amman Financial Market since its establishment in 1978, and to evaluate the performance of the Amman Stock Exchange. The paper also analyzed many important indicators in the market such as the price index, the market value of subscribed shares, trading volume, the number of listed companies, and Turnover rate, the size of initial issues of shares, etc.
Knowledge is Power
Jordan’s Ranking & Score in Global Indices
02-09-2017The forum shares important economic information collected from various local and international sources, with the aim of spreading awareness about economic and social matters and raising awareness in light of the changes the world is witnessing in order to keep pace with the latest developments and raise the possibility of thinking about practical solutions for development and strengthening the national economy.
In a Nutshell
Financial Inclusion in Jordan
09-08-2017The Jordan Strategy Forum issued this study due to the importance of financial inclusion and its significant impact on economic growth and sustainable development in Jordan. The Forum hopes to implement the recommendations that came in the study and increase the awareness of society and individuals about the importance of using financial services and establishing bank accounts.
Knowledge is Power
Jordan's Trade with GCC Countries & The Opportunities Ahead
02-08-2017Jordan Strategy Forum has published a new “Knowledge is Power” report, that tackles Jordan’s trade with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries – Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Yemen. This analysis is part of Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF) efforts towards Jordan’s economic development through shedding light on Jordan’s bilateral trade – domestic exports, re-exports, and imports – with all countries around the world. An in-depth analysis of the trade between Jordan and these countries is presented through briefings, tables, and graphs that show the values of trade between Jordan and each GCC country, the potential that is still being untapped for Jordan in each GCC country, and the Sophistication of products and countries’ markets as whole. This analysis provides strategic information for industrialists and investors that will assist them in their growth strategies and efforts to expand their business and develop new markets. This analysis also aims to provide a tool for evidence-based policy-making and assist decision-makers in their efforts to enhance Jordan’s economic prosperity
JSF Indicies
JICI update - July 2017
31-07-2017The Jordan Strategy Forum issued the Jordanian Investment Confidence Index - July 2017
Policy Paper / Report
Code of Conduct: Gateway to Anti- Corruption
24-07-2017The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a report entitled: “A System of Conduct and Integrity as a Means of Combating Corruption,” considering corruption as one of the most important problems of sustainable economic, political and social development in the world. It showed that the cost of corruption in the world is equal to 2.6 trillion US dollars, with more than 1 trillion US dollars paid annually in the form of bribes, and it also reduces entrepreneurship significantly in countries, noting that the presence of a system of conduct and integrity in both the public and private sectors Its implementation by employees will have the greatest impact in combating corruption in the country
Policy Paper / Report
Real Economic Growth in Jordan : The Role of Investment at the Macro & Micro Levels
13-06-2017The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a study entitled “The Role of Capital Investment in Promoting Actual Economic Growth in Jordan.” The study focused on the role of investment and its impact on GDP growth in Jordan. In this study, the Jordanian Strategy Forum conducted detailed research on the impact of total fixed capital formation on actual economic growth during the period 1993-2016 (macro level). It also investigated the impact of investment in the fixed assets of private companies, and took as an example the investments of industrial companies. listed in the Jordanian capital market and the impact of these investments on their performance during the period 2001-2016 (micro level). The study concluded the importance of focusing on the role of capital investment to achieve the desired economic growth in Jordan.
JSF Indicies
JICI update - May 2017
31-05-2017The Jordan Strategy Forum issued the Jordanian Investment Confidence Index - May 2017
Knowledge is Power
Jordanian Expat’s Remittances
02-05-2017The main objective of this policy paper is to study the impact of remittances on real per capita income, inflation, import, trade deficit and financial development (deposits in banks, foreign currency deposits, lending). To achieve the objectives of the study, we used annual data for the period (1993-2016) for per capita income, imports, trade deficit, consumer price index (inflation), the percentage of credit granted to the private sector, deposits in banks, and deposits in foreign currencies.
JSF Indicies
JICI update - April 2017
30-04-2017The Jordan Strategy Forum issued the Jordanian Investment Confidence Index - April 2017
Policy Paper / Report
Investors’ Confidence Survey April 2017
24-04-2017The Jordan Strategy Forum completed the update of the Investor Confidence Survey in March 2017 to measure investors’ confidence and aspirations for the future. This survey assesses the economic situation and investment environment in Jordan from the point of view of Jordanian and foreign investors in the Kingdom. This initiative comes to enhance the results of the Jordanian Investor Confidence Index, which the Forum launched to measure investor confidence in the Jordanian economy on a monthly basis in three main axes: the monetary system, real economic activity, and the Amman Stock Exchange. The survey includes various questions that assess the extent of pessimism or optimism of investors in Jordan regarding the economic situation and investment environment in Jordan, in addition to open-ended questions to find out the reasons behind this.
JSF Indicies
JICI update - March 2017
31-03-2017The Jordan Strategy Forum issued the Jordanian Investment Confidence Index - March 2017
In a Nutshell
Informal Economy in Jordan
19-03-2017As part of the Forum’s directives to disseminate more knowledge about the Jordanian economy and through brief publications on important topics, the Forum launched a series of publications under the title “In a Nutshell”
In a Nutshell
Participation of Women in the Boards of Banks in Jordan
19-03-2017As part of the Forum’s directives to disseminate more knowledge about the Jordanian economy and through brief publications on important topics, the Forum launched a series of publications under the title “In a Nutshell”
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