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Interviews & Viewpoints | Yarub Qudah, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply: Interview from The Report: Jordan 2018
Articles & Analysis | Jordan's textiles, garments and accessories segment pushes into new markets from The Report: Jordan 2018
The textiles, garments and accessories segment has been a success story of Jordan’s industry. The ready-wear, footwear and fabric manufacturers have grown despite difficult business environments. The segment is likely to benefit from a relaxation of the rules of origin (ROO) agreement with the EU, as more companies raise standards to meet...
Articles & Analysis | Jordan state policy and improving conditions to boost manufacturing and international trade from The Report: Jordan 2018
The manufacturing, mining, quarrying and construction sectors continue to be pillars of Jordan’s economy, collectively accounting for around one-fifth of GDP in 2016. In recent years stable figures have been achieved despite adverse regional events, including war, border closures, population displacement and global market softening. This...
Chapter | Industry & Retail from The Report: Jordan 2018
The manufacturing, mining, quarrying and construction sectors continue to be pillars of Jordan’s economy, collectively accounting for around one-fifth of GDP in 2016. In recent years stable figures have been achieved despite adverse regional events, including war, border closures, population displacement and global market softening. As the relaxed rules of origin agreement with the EU began to...
As ongoing volatility continues to hamper growth in the region, Jordan has made significant progress in preserving macroeconomic stability and reducing its fiscal deficit in the past few years. Efforts to the fulfill the stipulations of a $723m extended fund facility agreement with the IMF continue, and the government may need to pursue more widespread reforms to increase income tax revenues and limit tax avoidance so as to sustain recent momentum.
Economic update | Hausse de la production et de l’exploration dans le secteur minier ivoirien
2 Apr 2018
Le secteur minier ivoirien décolle, l’augmentation de la production et de l’exploration aurifère contribuant à étayer la croissance considérable enregistrée récemment.