Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2018 Quiz

A measure of a country's ability to attract and develop skilled professionals.

A measure of a country's ability to retain skilled professionals.

Jordan ranked 82 in the "Retain Ranking" of Arab countries.

Jordan ranked 39 in the "Grow Ranking" of Arab countries.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ranked 3rd in the "Grow Ranking" of Arab countries.

The UAE ranked 21st in the "Retain Ranking" of Arab countries.

Egypt ranked 115th in the "Grow Ranking" of Arab countries.

Egypt ranked 118th in the "Retain Ranking" of Arab countries.

The ease with which a country can attract and hire skilled workers.

The number of foreign-born residents in a country, representing the openness to immigration.

A country's ability to attract international students, reflecting its appeal for education.

The relevance of education in a country to the needs of the economy.

The availability of scientists and engineers in a country, a measure of its scientific and technological capacity.

The Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) is a framework that assesses a country’s ability to attract, develop, and retain talented individuals.

Jordan's overall GTCI score was relatively low, but its performance across specific sub-indicators was strong.

Sub-indicators are specific measures within each pillar of the GTCI framework. Analyzing these provides a nuanced understanding of a country's talent competitiveness.

By analyzing sub-indicators JSF (Jordan Strategy Forum) identified strengths and weaknesses in Jordan's talent competitiveness.

Even though Jordan's overall GTCI score was low, it performed well in certain sub-indicators across different pillars. This suggests areas of potential for improvement.

A sub-indicator that measures the percentage of students enrolled in vocational programs, indicating the country's focus on developing practical skills.

It measures the percentage of firms offering formal training to their employees, highlighting the level of on-the-job skill development.

A country's overall performance in attracting, developing, and retaining talent, encompassing various aspects like education, infrastructure, and liveability.

An approach that focuses on strengthening a society's capacity for critical thinking and public discourse, enabling citizens to actively participate in shaping their society.

The ability of a country to create new products with higher value and sophistication, often achieved through innovation and technological advancement.

The knowledge and skills that exist within a country's industries, enabling them to produce unique and valuable goods and services.

It refers to the ratio between the estimated incomes earned by females and males in a country. A smaller ratio indicates a wider gender earnings gap.

A measure of a country's ability to grow its talent pool by attracting and developing skilled professionals.

A measure of a country's ability to retain its skilled professionals, ensuring they stay and contribute their expertise.

It assesses the strength of legislation that protects personal rights. Stronger protection leads to a more favorable environment for talent.

It measures the percentage of high-tech manufactured goods exported, indicating a country's technological prowess.

It measures the ease of starting and running a business, making it a key factor in attracting and retaining talent.

It measures the ease of replacing retiring employees, assessing the availability of skilled professionals.

The Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) is a framework used to assess a country's ability to attract, develop, and retain talent. It is based on a range of indicators like education quality, labor market flexibility, and innovation capacity.

Jordan's performance in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) suggests that it should prioritize improving its regulatory framework to better protect the rights of employees who become redundant.

Ease of doing business refers to the ease with which businesses can be set up and operate in a country. A low score on this indicator suggests a difficult and unfriendly business environment.

The report 'Jordan in the Doing Business Report 2018: The Way Forward' aims to provide strategies to improve Jordan's ranking on the Doing Business Report by identifying areas for improvement, such as streamlining regulations and making it easier for businesses to operate.

Jordan has struggled to attract and retain talent due to weaknesses related to internal openness, particularly a significant gender earnings gap.

Jordan's score related to gender earnings gap indicates a significant disparity in earnings between men and women. This could be hindering the country's ability to attract and retain skilled professionals.

The Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF) has identified specific areas for improvement by analyzing Jordan's performance across the different sub-indicators of the GTCI.

The JSF has provided recommendations based on the weaknesses identified in the GTCI report, suggesting specific actions that Jordan can take to improve its performance in each area.