Jordan
Jordan’s latest economic plan sets ambitious targets
A ten-year economic development plan launched in June sets out ambitious growth targets
JordanProspects for Middle Eastern oil economies to end-2022
Oil revenues have strengthened in 2022, underpinning economic flows between oil exporters and oil-importing states
Middle EastProspects for the Arab-Israeli conflict to end-2022
Tensions between Palestinians and Israelis have increased in 2022, but wider Arab-Israeli relations have improved
Middle EastJordan’s debt levels are sustainable for the present
Jordan’s public debt levels have risen inexorably since 2008, despite a number of IMF reform programmes
JordanMiddle East and North Africa wheat supply challenges
The war in Ukraine has caused disruption to food supplies and raised prices
Middle EastJordanian tribal frustrations will be kept in check
Tribal dissatisfaction, driven by economic concerns and corruption, has added to political instability
JordanElectricity trade in the Middle East will grow slowly
Cross-border electricity trade in the Middle East and North Africa is expanding slowly
Middle EastJordan’s coming climate crisis will hit youth hard
As in much of the Middle East, most young people are focused on jobs and finances, unaware of mounting climate risks
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