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Jordan’s regional approach will maintain key aid flows
As the IMF highlights banks’ exposure to the sovereign, the king has visited key Gulf allies
JordanMiddle East and North Africa face rising tax issues
Personal income tax take by regional governments is very weak due in part to the size of the informal economy
Middle EastJordan’s lacklustre growth will fail to reduce poverty
Real GDP growth was reported at 2.5% in 2022, as households struggle with high prices during Ramadan
JordanJordan-Israel tensions raise Palestinian clashes risk
Israel’s finance minister has made an inflammatory speech, as the right-wing legislative agenda drives even deeper fears
JordanJordan’s tourism hopes depend on visitor management
Amman is building on a revival of tourism to kick-start the post-pandemic economy and improve the balance of payments
JordanJordan will struggle with tax evasion and joblessness
Parliament has passed the 2023 budget, with a modest forecast deficit of 2.9% of GDP
JordanJordan will reach out further to troubled Syria
Amman has strong economic as well as political motivations for promoting stability in Damascus
JordanFoot and mouth will boost food prices in Jordan
A new, as yet untreatable, strain of foot and mouth disease is present in Jordan, affecting the main cattle-rearing area
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