Workshops:
1.
Ideal Use of Privatization Revenues in Jordan: This workshop was
held at the Marmara Hotel on Nov. 13, 2001. The main working paper
was presented by Dr. Yusuf Mansur (EJADA), and commented upon by Dr.
Montaser Oklah, assistant resident representative and programme director,
UNDP. The workshop was headed by Dr. Ibrahim Badran, deputy director
of Philadelphia University.
2.
What After the Economic Reform Program?: This debate session was
held at the Marmara Hotel on Oct. 24, 2001. The main discussion was
introduced by Dr. Muhammad Al Nabulsi, former governor of the Central
Bank and director of the Board of Directors of the Trust and Investment
Company. Muhammad Hatamleh, banker, presented a paper on applying
economic reform on the Jordanian economy and the results accruing
from it. The debates were lead by Dr. Muhammad Haitham Al Hourani,
executive director, JFED.
3.Competitiveness
and the Successful Experiences in Penetrating International markets:
This workshop was held on April 26th at the Marmara Hotel in Amman.
The main working paper was presented by Mrs. Nisreen Barakat, the
Director of the Competitiveness Unit at the Ministry of Planning;
pursuant comment were made by Mr. Youssef Mansour, an Economist and
Senior Consultant for Jordanian Resource Development at the European
Commission (EJADA), and Eng. Omar Washah, the Deputy Chairman of the
Board of Directors of the Petra Engineering Industrial Company. The
workshop was headed by Dr. Bashir Zoubi, the Economic Advisor at the
Prime Ministry.
4.
Public finances in light of the new liberalized economy: Challenges
and Perspectives: The Jordanian Forum for Economic Development organized
this workshop on June 25th at the Marmara Hotel in Amman. The main
working paper was presented by Mr. Mohammad Abu Hammour, the Secretary
General at the Ministry of Finance, and was commented upon by Mr.
Haidar Murad the Head of the Union of Jordanian Chambers of Commerce,
and the Amman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Mohammad Smadi, the ex-secretary
General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and Mr. Mohammad Hatamleh,
en economic researcher at the Jordanian Forum for economic Development.
5.
The Predicament of Economic Growth in Jordan:
working paper by Fahd Al-Fanek.
Discussants: Dr. Bassam Al- Saket, Dr. Jawad Anani, Dr. Mohammad Said
Al-Nabulsi, Dr. Mohammad Smadi, Mr. Jawad Hadid, Dr. Adib Hadad and
Dr. Khalid Wazani. Amman- Housing Bank compound April 28/1999
6. Jordan's Banks and the Requirements of Moving
into the 21st Century:
Working paper Mifleh Aqel, Regional director/Arab Bank Ltd.
Discussants: Mr. Wasif Azer, general manager/ Jordan National Bank
in cooperation with the Association of Banks in Jordan, Amman, July
24/1999
7. The Tourism Strategy at the Threshold of the 21st
Century:
working paper Mr. Aqel Beltaji, minister of tourism and antiquities.
Discussants: Mr. Nisreen Barakat, Ministry of Planning in cooperation
with the Jordanian Businessmen Association, Amman, July 26/1999.
8. The Jordanian Industry: Challenges and Perspectives:
Three working papers were presented during this workshop.
The First by Mr. Mazen Al Saket, general manager of the International
Textile Manufacturing Company; the second by Dr. Sameer Umaish, advisor
to the minister of industry and trade and the third by Nisreen Barakat
from the Ministry of Planning.
Discussants were a number of industrialists and specialists .. Dr.
Mohammad Al Atrash, Mr. Ahmad Al Saadi, Mr. Jamil Jubran, Dr. Khaled
Amin Abdallah, Mr. Yaser Abu Hammour and Mr. Hani Saudi.
This workshop was held in cooperation with the Society of Investors
at the Sahab Industrial City and the Jordan Export Development and
Commercial Centers Corporation on Oct. 24/1999.
9. The Jordanian Pharmaceutical Industry:
Challenges of Accession to the World Trade Organization. Dr. Adnan
Kelani, the director of the Arab Unions of the Manufacturers of Pharmaceuticals
and Medical Appliances.
Discussants included a number of representatives from pharmaceutical
industries as well as economists and academics namely: Mr. Anis Muasher,
Dr. Adli Mansour, Dr. Bassam al Talhouni, Dr. Mazen Qatu, Dr. Maisa
Al Saket and Dr. Adi Arida in cooperation with the Jordanian Association
of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers at the premises of the Jordan Export
Development and Commercial Center Corporation- Amman on Nov. 23/1999.
10. Jordan's Accession to the World Trade Organization:
Challenges and Perspectives. The main working paper was presendent
by Dr. Mohammed Halaiqah, the secretary-general of the Ministry of
Industry and Trade at the time.
Discussants included a number of economists. This workshop was held
at the Meridien Hotel - Amman - Dec. 27/1999.
11. The Agricultural Sector and the Challenges
of Reviving Agricultural Exports:
This discussion group was held on March 27, 2000 at the Export Development
Organization. Dr. Salem Al Louzi, head of the Amman Bureau of the
Arab Organization for Agricultural Development, presented the main
working paper; while Dr. Haitham Hourani, executive director of JFED,
headed the meeting.
Participants in this group, who commented on the main working paper,
included Mr. Hasan Nabulsi, head of the Jordanian Farmers' General
Union; Dr. Samir Habab, a professor of Agricultural Marketing at the
Jordan University; and Mr. Akef Al-Zoubi, head of Studies at the Agricultural
Marketing Organization.
The purpose of this meeting was to formulate the necessary recommendations
and viable suggestions in the field of developing agricultural production,
and to enhance exports of these products in light of Jordan's commitment
to liberalize its markets and abolish all restrictions and customs
fines on imported agricultural products within a predetermined time
frame.
12. The Transparency of Statistical Data in Serving
the Private Sector and Economic Decision Makers: This discussion
group was held on July 25, 2000 at the Amman Chamber of Industry.
Dr. Hussein Shakhatreh, general manager of the Department of Public
Statistics presented the main working paper. Dr. Fahd El-Fanek, economic
researcher and daily columnist at Al Rai Newspaper, headed the meeting.
Participants in the discussion of this working paper were Mr. Mohammad
Rawashdeh from the Economic Department at the Prime Ministry; Mr.
Yasir Abu Hamour, director of the Al Nahdah Research Center; Mr. Mohammad
Al Khasawneh from the Royal Scientific Society; Dr. Mohammad Abdel
Hadi from the Philadelphia University; Mr. Samir Ghawi an economic
researcher at the Jerash University; Mr. Walid Samhouri from the Arab
Bank; and Mr. Tayseer Smadi from the Central Bank of Jordan.
This discussion group met to highlight the strategic role of statistical
data in economic development, and to discuss the new directives of
the Department of Public Statistics in adopting transparency and speed
in the supply of information, thus helping both the private and the
public sectors in their planning, policy, and decision-making.
13. Industrial Exports and the Role of the Free Trade
Agreements in Enhancing Them: This discussion group, headed by
Mr. Othman Bdeir, head of the Amman Chamber of Industry, met on July
31, 2000 at the Amman Chamber of Industry. Dr. Samir Omeish, deputy
secretary-general of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, presented
the main working paper. Participants in this meeting were Dr. Abdel
Halim Abdeen, head of the Advisory Society of the Amman Industrial
City; Mr. Ali Obeidat, head of the Advisory Society of the Al-Hasan
Industrial City; Mr. Maher Al Naser, head of the Irbid Chamber of
Industry; and Mr. Ahmad Smadi, head of the Department of Research
and Studies at the Amman Chamber of Industry.
The purpose of this meeting was to identify the conditions of the
agreements concerning this field, and to highlight their benefits,
particularly the Qualified Industrial Zones Agreements and the Free
Trade Agreement with the USA, which provide an opportunity for the
Jordanian industry to penetrate the American market without any restrictions
in terms of quantity or customs taxes. At the same time, it requires
the reinforcement of competitive standards of these products, and
improvement in the standards of quality, an increase in the knowledge
of the requirements of the American market, and collaboration to establish
shipment and export technicalities.
14. The Privatization of the Media Sector in Jordan:
This discussion group, headed by Dr. Ibrahim Badran from the Philadelphia
University, was held at the Marriot Hotel on October 25, 2000. Dr.
Taleb Rifai, minister of Media, presented the main working paper.
Participants who discussed this paper included a number of economists,
educators, and media specialists, such as Dr. Munther Al Masri, head
of the Higher Council for science and Technology; Dr. Adbullah Nsour,
a member of Parliament; Mr. Saqer Abdulfattah, head of the Investment
Department at the Housing Bank; Dr. Adel Qudah, head of the Privatization
Executive Unit; and Dr. Tayseer Abu Arjah, a university professor.
The aim of this meeting was to discuss the Media sector in Jordan
today, and its future outlook in light of the government's directives
to privatize it, as well as the effects of this process on the liberalization
of the media, the freedom of expression and publication. Also discussed
was the anticipated economic effect resulting from the impact of this
process on local and foreign investments, and the forecast for new
work opportunities for the Jordanian workforce specialized in this
field.
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Annual
and Semi-annual reports:
-The Jordanian
Economy 2000 - A report on the performance of the Jordanian economy
during 2000 - Amman, June 2001.
-The Jordanian
Economy 2001- A report on the performance of the Jordanian economy
during the first half of 2001 - Amman, February 2002.
The Jordanian Economy 1998- A report on the
performance of the Jordanian economy during 1998, Amman-June
1999.
The Jordanian Economy 1999-A report on the performance of the Jordanian
economy during the first half of 1999 - Amman, September 1999.
The Jordanian Economy 1999- A report on the performance of the Jordanian
economy during 1999, Amman-July 2000.
The Jordanian Economy 2000-A report on the performance of the Jordanian
economy during the first half of 2000 - Amman, September 2000.
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