Jordan

Jordan deposits its instrument of ratification for the Multilateral BEPS Convention

Today, Jordan deposited its instrument of ratification for the BEPS Multilateral Convention with the OECD’s Secretary-General, Angel Gurría, thus underlining its strong commitment to prevent the abuse of tax treaties and BEPS by multinational enterprises. For Jordan, the MLI will enter into force on 1 January 2021.

Jordan signs landmark agreement to strengthen its tax treaties

Jordan has today signed the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (the Convention), becoming the 93rd jurisdiction to join the Convention, which now covers over 1,653 bilateral tax treaties.

Youth Well-being Policy Review of Jordan - Assessment and Recommendations

This are the assessment and recommendations of the youth policy review of Jordan. The study provides a rigorous analysis of the social inclusion and well-being of young Jordanians using the latest available data and a multidimensional approach. Based on the results of the analysis, the report proposes a series of recommendations for the development of public policies in favor of youth.

Invest in youth to boost Jordan’s economic and social development, says new OECD Development Centre study

With close to 70% of the population being below age 30, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a very youthful country. With such a large young population, investing in young people is not just a matter of rights; it is also a matter of smart social and economic development, according to the OECD Development Centre’s Youth Well-Being Policy Review in Jordan.

Women's Economic Empowerment in Selected MENA Countries - The Impact of Legal Frameworks in Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia

Key Issues affecting Youth in Jordan

The article contains general information on youth-related issues in Jordan.

Youth Inclusion project - Jordan

Youth development continues to be a high priority in Jordan. Adolescents (10-19 years) comprise nearly one fifth of Jordan’s population (SOWC 2015) while 68% are below the age of 30.

OECD Clean Energy Investment Policy Review of Jordan

Women in Parliaments Global Forum, OECD - WIP Summit 2016

Female Members of Parliaments from across the world met in Jordan to discuss women’s political leadership, education, health, entrepreneurship, migration, peace and security.

Policy Note on Participation of Developing Countries in Global Value Chains

4-page policy note detailing the key results and recommendations from OECD Trade Policy Paper 179 on the Participation of Developing Countries in Global Value Chains.