Increasing capacity in Jordan’s aviation sector could hold the key to growing the tourism sector and improving inter-regional connectivity over the next five years.
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The agricultural sector in Jordan looks set to benefit from efforts to develop alternate export routes to replace those closed by the Syrian conflict.
Progress on two new medical facilities, located in Irbid and Amman, could add much-needed capacity to Jordan’s health sector as it copes with rising demand for health care services.
The Jordanian tourism industry is beginning to reap rewards from measures introduced in 2015 aimed at winning back regular visitors, particularly from the Gulf, and attracting other, first-time tourists.
Economic update | Jordan Year in Review 2015
23 Dec 2015
Steady reform and targeted growth bolstered investor confidence in Jordan’s economy in 2015, as weaker oil prices helped to support a stronger balance of trade and maintain low levels of inflation.
The authorities in Jordan have inked more than $600m worth of funding agreements in recent months, with much of it earmarked for the construction of key infrastructure projects in the utilities, health and ICT sectors.