Finance Minister of Jordan Mohamad Al-Ississ
GeoEconomics Center
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A CONVERSATION WITH THE FINANCE MINISTER OF JORDAN H.E. MOHAMAD AL-ISSISS - The World Bank recently announced that Jordan’s economy is projected to grow by 2.1 percent; however, the country must still address certain economic challenges, including attracting more investment to spur job creation and reduce the rate of unemployment, especially among youth and women.
To offer insights into these key economic issues, Finance Minister H.E. Mohamad Al-Ississ offered perspectives into the government’s plan for approaching the challenges facing Jordan’s economy and discuss the potential areas of growth within their finance sector.
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 10/13/22
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