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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.
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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 Economic of Jordanian Remittances
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
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The Economics of Jordanian Remittances: Some Issues We Should Be Happy About and Enhance
19-03-2018The Jordanian 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 Jordanian 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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Real Economic Growth in Jordan : The Role of Investment at the Macro & Micro Levels
13-06-2017The Jordanian 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
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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 Brief”
In a Nutshell
Research and Development 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”
Policy Paper / Report
Jordanian Expatriates - A Challenging Opportunity
17-03-2017The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a paper entitled: “Jordanian Expatriates: Opportunity and Challenge,” where the number of Jordanian expatriates is estimated at 15,782 people, the majority of whom reside in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and the number of Jordanians in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia alone is estimated at about 300,000 people (World Bank, 2016). . Moreover, the majority of workers in the GCC countries are highly skilled and are located in the IT, financial and medical sectors (Gharaibeh, 2016), and if for any reason these expatriates suddenly return to Jordan from any of the host countries, It is the ability of the Jordanian economy to absorb the return of its Jordanians must be addressed. Given the positive aspect of this issue, it will contribute to achieving what Jordan has not been able to do during the past years, which is a partial reversal of the brain drain that Jordan is suffering from.
JSF Indicies
JICI update - February 2017
28-02-2017The Jordan Strategy Forum issued the Jordanian Investment Confidence Index - February 2017
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Jordan's Product Space Part one
16-01-2017The Jordanian Strategy Forum recently issued a study entitled “Analysis of the Jordanian Product Space - Part One,” which was based on the theory of economic complexity, which studies the process of economic growth based on the productive knowledge that exists in society and is evident in the form of the products that society produces and exports. A direct relationship appears between indicators of economic complexity, gross domestic product, and prosperity, as shown in the figure below.
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Industrial Exports Jordan's Product Space - New Opportunities to Diversify Part 2
03-01-2017This study comes as a continuation of the first part of the Jordanian Products Space launched by the Forum, in which it studied the development of the Jordanian economy as an engine for economic growth, creating job opportunities, and stimulating investment in the Kingdom. The study methodology in the second part relies on the existing productive knowledge of Jordanian industries to study all available opportunities for expanding Jordanian exports. It analyzes two factors to determine the importance of the Jordanian economic product. The first is the “degree of development” of the product, which indicates its added value, and the “proximity” of the product, which indicates how close it is to Jordanian production knowledge.
JSF Indicies
JICI update - December 2016
31-12-2016The Jordan Strategy Forum issued the Jordanian Investment Confidence Index - December 2016
Knowledge is Power
The Most Prominent Macroeconomic Indicators in Jordan 2011-2016
23-12-2016The Jordanian Strategy Forum issued a knowledge is power report entitled: “The most prominent macroeconomic indicators in Jordan 2011-2016.” The Jordanian Strategy Forum shares important economic information collected from various local and international sources, with the aim of spreading awareness about economic and social matters. Awareness in light of the changes the world is witnessing to keep pace with the latest developments and provide room for thinking about solutions that work to develop and strengthen the economy.
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Jordan in the Doing Business Report: The Way Forward
18-11-2016The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a report entitled: "Jordan in the Doing Business Report: The Way Forward ". The Doing Business Report is an annual report released by World Bank that ranks economies on their ease of doing business. The ease of doing business is measured through the assessment of the regulatory environment of each economy and its conduciveness to business. Each economy is ranked 1-190; the closer to one the economy is ranked the easier it is to start and operate a business. The ranking of each economy is derived through the aggregation of the Distance to Frontier (DTF) scores
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Analysis of Draft General Budget and Government Units Budgets Laws for 2017
01-11-2016The Jordanian Strategy Forum issued an analytical paper related to the draft general budget law and the draft government unit budgets law for the year 2017, after the government prepared and issued them on 11/28/2016. This paper comes to analyze the most prominent aspects of the two draft laws and shed light on revenues. And government expenditures
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Job Creation in Jordan - Emphasizing the Role of the Private Sector
16-09-2016The Jordan Strategy Forum issued a policy paper entitled: “Creating Job Opportunities in Jordan.” This study shows the importance of the role of the private sector in creating job opportunities in Jordan, especially small and medium enterprises. The structure of the workforce has also declined, including the dominance of the global sector and the lack of women’s participation. It also highlights the possibility of creating job opportunities by small and medium-sized companies. This study indicates the importance of educational, financial and social policies through close cooperation between the government and these establishments in order for small and medium enterprises to be able to play an appropriate and effective role.
JSF Indicies
JICI update - August 2016
31-08-2016The Jordan Strategy Forum issued the Jordanian Investment Confidence Index - August 2016
JSF Indicies
JICI update - July 2016
31-07-2016The Jordan Strategy Forum issued the Jordanian Investment Confidence Index - July 2016
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JSF Investors Confidence Survey - July 2016
26-07-2016The Jordanian Strategy Forum issued the Investor Confidence Survey Report for July 2016. It collected information from 490 companies operating in various sectors in Jordan, including industry, trade, and services. This is with the aim of assessing investors’ confidence in the investment and economic environment in Jordan.
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