On Wednesday 30/1/2019, Jordan Strategy Forum held a discussion session with the Minister of State for Investment Mr. Muhannad Shehadeh and the Minister of Industry &Trade Dr. Tariq Hammouri, and the Minister of Planning Dr. Mary Kawar, to discuss the role of the Jordanian private sector at the London conference that will take place end of February 2019.
The Jordan Strategy Forum hosted the Senior Consultant for Development Strategy and Social Policy as well as Research Fellow at the Lebanese Center for Research Studies in Beirut, Dr. Zafiris Tzannatos, on the 15th of January 2019. Dr. Tzannatos, along with the Minister of Labor, H.E. Mr. Samir Murad, the Director General of the Department of Statistics, H.E. Dr. Qassim Al-Zoubi, and a number of JSF members and scholars, discussed the impact of the labor market on economic growth and job creation.
Jordan Strategy Forum in collaboration with the J-Core team (Endeavor Jordan, Oasis 500, Int@j, Crown Prince Foundation, ISSF, BeyondCapital and Injaz) held a workshop to discuss drafting a "Startup-Act" in Jordan, the workshop will be followed up by several meetings during the first quarter of 2019.
In collaboration with Princess Sumaya University for Technology, JSF organized an "Inspirational Speaker Series” session entitled “Personal Aspirations & Future” presented by Dr. Dureid Mahasneh, CEO for T. Gargour & Fils Co., and Chairman of EDAMA Association. Dr. Mahasneh shared his own experience with the students and exchanged different views.
JSF organized an "Inspirational Speaker Series" session for the students with Dr. Ibrahim Saif – CEO of Jordan Strategy Forum entitled “How to be Positive”. Dr. Saif spoke about Jordan’s economic situation, stressing the need to take the initiative and deal with things positively in light of the current challenges.
On Wedensday 3/10/2018, MPs from “Hadathah wa Tanmiah” met with the Jordan Strategy Forum to discuss JSF comments and view on the New Tax Law and its latest amendments, JSF also presented its recommendations on the new Tax Law.