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The World Bank In Jordan

Jordan’s economy remains sluggish as growth slowed down in 2016 for the second year in a row as geopolitical repercussions take a toll and as reflected in worsening labor market indicators. Economic growth is expected to marginally improve to an estimated 2.6 percent average over 2017-2019.

Jordan Economic Monitor, Spring 2017

The Green Economic Boost

Jordan has an opportunity to vitalize green growth and undertake climate action as part of a sustainable solution.

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$50 million to Support Health

US$50 million to maintain the primary and secondary health services to poor uninsured Jordanians and Syrian refugees.

Hosting Refugees: The View from Lebanon & Jordan

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Last Mile to Service Delivery

Jordan can improve health and education services by using incentives and increasing monitoring, according to a new report.

Jordan At-A-Glance

Over the past 10 years, Jordan has pursued structural reforms in education, health, as well as privatization and liberalization. The Government of Jordan has introduced social protection systems and reformed subsidies, creating the conditions for public-private partnerships in infrastructure and making tax reforms. More work needs however to be accomplished so the focus on identifying steps towards en...

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Jordan’s Economic Outlook- April 2017

With record high unemployment and sluggish growth, Jordan’s economy continues to be impacted by repercussions from the Syrian crisis, including the presence of more than 655,000 registered Syrian refugees.

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