During the recent celebration which was held on the occasion of the 78^th Independence Day of the Kingdom, His Majesty King Abdullah II bestowed upon the Jordan Strategy Forum the “King Abdullah II Award for Excellence, First Class” in recognition of its role in improving the business environment, contribution to the formulation of the Economic Modernization Vision, and enhancing dialogue between the public and private sectors and parliament.

 

The CEO of the JSF, H.E. Nesreen Barakat, who received the award, expressed that this achievement would not have been possible without the diligent and sincere work of successive boards of directors and executive teams, and the belief of the members from the private sector in the Forum’s mission, objectives, and core values, which were laid down by the founders twelve years ago.

 

Barakat added that the award is an honor and a source of pride for every individual in the executive and administrative teams of the Forum. She stated, "This honor increases the magnitude of responsibility to continue our journey with determination, dedication, and diligence."

 

On his part, the JSF’s Chairman, Al-Sharif Fares Sharaf, said that this honor is a continuation of the journey initiated by the founders and an appreciation of the diligent and sincere efforts exerted by the team of the Jordan Strategy Forum over the past years.

 

Sharaf emphasized the importance of this honor in enhancing motivation and encouragement to continue working with the same spirit and dedication and to foster further development and innovation as the JSF continues to issue research papers and influence policymaking.

 

Finally, it is worth mentioning that the JSF is a leading think tank in economics and development. The Forum, which was established in Jordan in 2012, aims to provide space for evidence-based and constructive discussions that raise economic awareness, enhance participation in decision-making, and apply best practices to achieve a strong, competitive, and sustainable economic growth, and where the private sector can have a prominent role in achieving the desired growth and development of Jordan.