Curriculum The Economy of Jordan
The Economy of Jordan
Jordan's economy: an overview, from emirate to kingdom, foreign aid, water scarcity, energy imports and solar, phosphates and potash, qualifying industrial zones, Syrian refugees and the Jordan Compact, public debt and the IMF, youth unemployment, and a recap.
- Jordan at a Glance Jordan is a small, resource-poor Middle Eastern country that relies on services, remittances, phosphates and foreign aid, and hosts large numbers of refugees. 📄 Read-aloud
- From Emirate to Kingdom Established after World War I and independent in 1946, Jordan absorbed waves of Palestinian refugees that reshaped its population and economy. 📄 Read-aloud
- Foreign Aid and Geopolitical Rent Jordan receives large aid from the US, Gulf states and the EU, reflecting its strategic role in regional stability. 📄 Read-aloud
- Water Scarcity Jordan has among the lowest water availability per person in the world, forcing careful management, imports and desalination. 📄 Read-aloud
- Energy Imports and Solar Power Jordan imports most of its energy, causing vulnerability, and has invested heavily in solar and wind to reduce dependence. 📄 Read-aloud
- Phosphates, Potash and Mining Phosphates and potash from the Dead Sea are major exports, and Jordan is one of the world's larger phosphate producers. 📄 Read-aloud
- The Economy of Jordan: Checkpoint 1 Quick checkpoint - five questions on the economy of jordan. 5 questions
- Qualifying Industrial Zones and Garments Duty-free access to the US for goods from special zones, first granted in 1997, made Jordan a garment exporter. 📄 Read-aloud
- Syrian Refugees and the Jordan Compact Jordan hosts more than a million refugees from Syria, and a 2016 compact linked international support to work permits for Syrians. 📄 Read-aloud
- Public Debt and the IMF Jordan's public debt is above 90 per cent of GDP, and IMF-backed programmes have required tax reforms and subsidy cuts, causing protests. 📄 Read-aloud
- Youth Unemployment and Women's Participation Youth unemployment is very high and women's labour force participation is among the world's lowest, wasting talent. 📄 Read-aloud
- Jordan's Economy: Recap A recap of Jordan's economy and outlook. 📄 Read-aloud