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What is the Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF)?
What is the Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF)?
The Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF) is a not-for-profit organization, which represents a group of Jordanian private sector companies that are active in corporate and social responsibility (CSR) and in promoting Jordan's economic growth.
What is the overall objective of the Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF)?
What is the overall objective of the Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF)?
The overall objective of this effort is to analyze different sectors (14) of the Jordanian economy and their respective challenges, and come-up with practical solutions and initiatives to enhance their competitiveness.
What are the main activities involved in Jordan's transportation and logistics sector?
What are the main activities involved in Jordan's transportation and logistics sector?
The main activities are: Land (including rail network transport) Transport, Water Transport, Air Transport, Supporting and Auxiliary Transport Activities, and Post Activities.
What is the total fixed capital formation for the land transport sector in Jordan?
What is the total fixed capital formation for the land transport sector in Jordan?
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The number of vehicles registered in Jordan reached 1,729 million in 2020.
The number of vehicles registered in Jordan reached 1,729 million in 2020.
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How high is the percentage of GHG emissions shared by the transport sector in Jordan?
How high is the percentage of GHG emissions shared by the transport sector in Jordan?
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What is the percentage of Jordan's GDP that the transport sector accounts for?
What is the percentage of Jordan's GDP that the transport sector accounts for?
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What is the estimated growth percentage for land transport for Jordan, annually, until 2030?
What is the estimated growth percentage for land transport for Jordan, annually, until 2030?
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What is the estimated number of jobs that the transportation and logistics sector contributes to?
What is the estimated number of jobs that the transportation and logistics sector contributes to?
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What is the average annual household transportation expenditure in Amman?
What is the average annual household transportation expenditure in Amman?
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What is the average waiting time for passengers to catch public transport in Jordan?
What is the average waiting time for passengers to catch public transport in Jordan?
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What is the average increase that the number of vehicles registered in Jordan has shown every year since 2015?
What is the average increase that the number of vehicles registered in Jordan has shown every year since 2015?
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According to the Green Growth National Action Plan 2021-2025, what is the percentage of total national emissions that are generated in Jordan by the transportation sector?
According to the Green Growth National Action Plan 2021-2025, what is the percentage of total national emissions that are generated in Jordan by the transportation sector?
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How many registered vehicles exist in Jordan?
How many registered vehicles exist in Jordan?
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What is the proportion of cargo imports and exports in Jordan, in tons?
What is the proportion of cargo imports and exports in Jordan, in tons?
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What is Jordan's ranking in the Logistics Performance Index for 2018?
What is Jordan's ranking in the Logistics Performance Index for 2018?
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What is the proportion of transport services to commercial service exports in Jordan?
What is the proportion of transport services to commercial service exports in Jordan?
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How long, in hours, does it take for documentary compliance for exporting from Jordan?
How long, in hours, does it take for documentary compliance for exporting from Jordan?
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How long, in days, does it take to clear imports in Jordan?
How long, in days, does it take to clear imports in Jordan?
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How many airports in Jordan are serving 5 to 15 million passengers based on the 2020 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Survey?
How many airports in Jordan are serving 5 to 15 million passengers based on the 2020 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Survey?
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The economic ramifications of COVID-19 in Jordan are rapidly shrinking.
The economic ramifications of COVID-19 in Jordan are rapidly shrinking.
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What is the average age of tractor-trailers in Jordan?
What is the average age of tractor-trailers in Jordan?
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The value of exported goods in Jordan has remained consistently high in the past decade.
The value of exported goods in Jordan has remained consistently high in the past decade.
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What is the primary goal of the initiative to exploit Jordan's geostrategic location?
What is the primary goal of the initiative to exploit Jordan's geostrategic location?
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What is the main component of the tourist experience that Jordan needs to focus on improving?
What is the main component of the tourist experience that Jordan needs to focus on improving?
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The initiative to exploit Jordan's geostrategic location aims to create an online platform for tourists in Jordan that will be managed by the private sector without government oversight.
The initiative to exploit Jordan's geostrategic location aims to create an online platform for tourists in Jordan that will be managed by the private sector without government oversight.
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Which of the following is NOT included as a success factor for the initiative to exploit Jordan's geostrategic location?
Which of the following is NOT included as a success factor for the initiative to exploit Jordan's geostrategic location?
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What is the estimated budget for the initiative to improve the regulatory framework to make it more attractive to foreign and local investors ?
What is the estimated budget for the initiative to improve the regulatory framework to make it more attractive to foreign and local investors ?
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Which of the following is not a success factor for the initiative to promote low emissions in the transport sector?
Which of the following is not a success factor for the initiative to promote low emissions in the transport sector?
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What is the main initiative that will be implemented in Jordan to improve the quality of public transport?
What is the main initiative that will be implemented in Jordan to improve the quality of public transport?
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What is the main goal of the initiative to enhance the competitiveness of the Jordan logistics industry?
What is the main goal of the initiative to enhance the competitiveness of the Jordan logistics industry?
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What is the main entity that is expected to be involved in implementing the initiative to improve the regulatory framework to make it more attractive to foreign and local investors?
What is the main entity that is expected to be involved in implementing the initiative to improve the regulatory framework to make it more attractive to foreign and local investors?
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What is the main initiative that will be implemented in Jordan to improve the international accessibility and connectivity of Jordan?
What is the main initiative that will be implemented in Jordan to improve the international accessibility and connectivity of Jordan?
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Study Notes
Jordan Strategy Forum
- The Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF) is a non-profit organization, representing Jordanian private sector companies.
- It promotes Jordan's economic growth and promotes discussions on economic and social issues.
- Its members are active in corporate social responsibility (CSR).
- The JSF aims to create a profitable, Jordanian private sector employing Jordanians and contributing to economic growth.
- It provides a platform for evidence-based debate between the public and private sectors in Jordan.
- The forum facilitates discussions and focus group meetings.
- It supports work-stream managers with their research and logistical needs.
Transportation & Logistics Sector
- The report analyzed the Transportation & Logistics sector by discussing its performance over the past five years and its impact from COVID-19.
- A detailed stakeholder analysis, outlining linkages and overlaps was completed.
- A SWOT analysis identified the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats within the sector.
- Strategic objectives, initiatives, and general recommendations are presented to strengthen the sector.
- Jordan is a central location between Levant and the GCC facilitating a growing air and land transport sector.
- The Ministry of Transport is improving urban mobility and regional integration. Projects include the King Hussein International Airport, the Ma'an Dry Port, and the Amman-Zarqa Bus Rapid Transit.
- Amman and greater Amman Municipalities have modern public transport projects underway.
- The number of registered vehicles in Jordan increased to 1.7 million by 2020.
- The transport sector accounts for 9% of Jordan's GDP (projected to grow by 5-6% annually until 2030)
- Transportation is a major contributor to GHG emissions (38% share).
- The sector employs 7.2% of the workforce.
- The sector's current challenges include poor infrastructure, inadequate funding, lack of integrated policy, and the effects of the Syrian Crisis.
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Explore the Jordan Strategy Forum's role in enhancing Jordan's economic growth through discussions on transportation and logistics. This quiz covers the impact of COVID-19 and presents key insights from a SWOT analysis and stakeholder perspectives within the sector.
