The Jordanian government is attempting a difficult balancing act, working to boost economic growth while imposing a series of austerity measures intended to curb public spending and debt levels. These measures may prove unpopular with many in the electorate but should serve to strengthen the economy in the longer term.
The Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), the manager of the country’s sovereign wealth fund, is playing an increasingly active role in the domestic and international economy. This bodes well for the country’s growth prospects, and for a future in which national income no longer depends on the global price of oil.
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