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IMF Country Report No. 22/222
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IMF Country Report No. 22/222
JORDAN
SELECTED ISSUES
July 2022
This Selected Issues paper on Jordan was prepared by a staff team of the International Monetary Fund. It is based on the information available at the time it was completed on June 14, 2022.
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JORDAN
SELECTED ISSUES
June 15, 2022
Approved By
Middle East and Central Asia Department
Prepared By Rayah Al-Farah, Chris Redl, Yang Yang, and Jonathan Saalfield
Contents
BOOSTING FEMALE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN JORDAN
A. Background
B. Relevant Literature and Studies
C. Methodology and Results
D. Policies to Boost Female Employment and Participation Opportunities
FIGURE
1. Labor Market Trends in Jordan
TABLE
1. Variables Included in the Indices
ENGINE OF GROWTH? TOURISM IN JORDAN'S ECONOMY
References
ECONOMIC GROWTH IN JORDAN: RETROSPECT AND PROSPECT
A. Economic Growth Since the 2000s
B. Dissecting GDP Growth in Jordan
C. Productivity and Competitiveness
D. Catalyzing Growth in the Post-COVID Era
BOX
1. Jordan’s Economic Modernization Vision
FIGURES
1. Real GDP Growth, 2000–21
2. GDP Decomposition by Industry
3. GDP Decomposition by Expenditure
4. Composition and Complexity of Exports
5. Contributions to GDP Growth by Factor Input
6. Labor Productivity in Jordan
7. Labor Productivity and Employment Share
8. Business Environment Indicators
9. Internet Usage and Water Scarcity
References