Jordan Risk July 2018
Rising refugee numbers possible of return of IS fighters, and protests over food prices are causing uncertainty, although measures of political, financial and commercial risk are moderate.
Economic risk (MEDIUM): The main risk remains the regional events in Iraq and Syria and the slowdown in GCC’s economic performance.
Political risk (MEDIUM): Further wins by the Muslim Brotherhood will highlight the growth of Islamic political parties. Jordan may face a return of Jordanian IS terrorist fighters
Financial risk (MEDIUM): Jordan’s government has plans in place to reduce public debt while the private banking system is profitable and well capitalised and regulated.
Commercial risk (MEDIUM): Jordan has unveiled a raft of business friendly measures to help offset its ranking in the World Bank’s Doing Business and lure some of the 44% of firms estimated to operate in the informal economy.