AME Info (http://www.ameinfo.com)
Covers current business news in a number of fields including energy, oil and
gas, Arab financial markets, construction, and technology. Includes in-depth
business reports from different countries in the region, and links to other
relevant websites (English, Arabic).
Al-Bawaba (http://albawaba.com/)
It is a major portal site that links a number of other websites on all the Arab
countries. It contains up-to-date information on the political, business, social,
cultural and religious aspects of a particular country. Just click on the name
of the country for information in English and Arabic.
Amman Chamber of Commerce (http://www.aci.org.jo/)
It provides up-to-date data and information about the Jordanian economy in general
and the industrial sector in particular.
Arab Fund for Economic & Social Development (http://www.arabfund.org/)
Search for information on projects funded throughout the Arab world
Arab Jordan Investment Bank (http://www.ajib.com/)
This site gives information on the first investment bank in Jordan. This bank
was founded in 1978.
Arab Net (http://www.arab.net/)
It is a major Arab website that contains information on the government, history,
geography, business, culture, transport, tourism of each country, and provides
links to other relevant websites.
Central Bank Of Jordan (http://www.cbj.gov.jo/)
Iinformation about the Central Bank of Jordan. The Bank was founded
in the late 1950s. The CBJ enjoys the status of an independent and autonomous
corporate body, although its capital is owned entirely by the government.
Department of Statistics (http://www.dos.gov.jo)
This site gives information on basic data required by the planners for the purpose
of identifying the problems of the socio-economic development.
Development Gateway Country Overview (http://www.developmentgateway.org/)
"The Development Gateway helps communities, organizations, and individuals
build partnerships, share ideas, and work together to reduce poverty." Search
by development projects as well as by country to identify additional web sites
and documents.
Directory of Development Organizations (http://www.devdir.org/)
" The Directory is a compilation of contact data of the main sources of
assistance available for private sector development (micro, small an medium-sized
enterprises) and poverty reduction. A wide range of organizations is included
in the Directory: international organizations, government ministries, private
sector institutions, development agencies, universities, research and training
institutes, NGOs/PDOs, grantmakers, banks, microfinance institutions, and development
consulting firms." Searchable by keyword.
Energy Information Administration
(Jordan) (http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/jordan.html)
Provides information on energy in Jordan.
Fares.net (http://www.fares.net)
Site includes a directory and a list of sites on a wide range of subjects including
tourism, entertainment, culture, the media, news and business in English and
Arabic. Search under the name of the country.
Free Zones (http://www.free-zones.gov.jo/)
It provides information on the free zones and its facilities that encourage investment,
export, international trade exchanges and transit trade at Zarqa, Aqaba, Shehab,
and Queen Alia International Airport.
Global Archive -- Total Search (http://search.ft.com/search/index.html)
Searches the archive of the British newspaper, Financial Times, online version.
International Monetary Fund (http://www.imf.org/)
The IMF is an "organization of 183 member countries, established to promote
international monetary cooperation, exchange stability, and orderly exchange;
to foster economic growth and high levels of employment; and to provide temporary
financial assistance to countries to help ease balance of payments adjustment." A
search by country will yield reports on the IMF's initiatives and programs
in it.
International Trade Administration (http://www.ita.doc.gov)
A branch of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the ITA site offers trade statistics,
export data, publications and reports on a variety of issues related to international
trade.
Jordan Export (http://www.jedco.gov.jo/)
This site includes information on the Jordan Export Development and Commercial
Centers Corporation. JEDCO has developed into a full service support organization
for Jordan's vibrant private sector.
Jordan Fisheries (http://www.fao.org/fi/fcp/en/JOR/profile.htm)
Fishery profile of Jordan produced by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Jordan Made magazine (http://www.jordanien.com)
It gives information on the bi-lingual (Arabic and English) Jordanian online
industrial magazine.
Journal of Humanitarian Assistance (http://www.jha.ac/)
Published at the Department of Peace Studies, University of Bradford, Bradford,
U.K., this site may be searched for articles in the journal concerning a particular
country.
MEMRI: The Middle East Media Research Institute (http://www.memri.org/)
Founded in 1998, the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) ‘explores
the Middle East through the region's media. MEMRI bridges the language gap which
exists between the West and the Middle East, providing timely translations of
Arabic, Farsi, and Hebrew media, as well as original analysis of political, ideological,
intellectual, social, cultural, and religious trends in the Middle East.'
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (Jordan) (http://www.memr.gov.jo/)
The site includes information on the energy sector, strategy and institutions.
Ministry of Planning (Jordan) (http://www.mop.gov.jo/)
It is the official web-site of the Ministry of Planning. It includes documents
ranging from short summaries of events to the full texts of government reports
and agreements.
National Bank (Jordan) (http://www.nra.gov.jo/index.php)
Provides information on the Jordanian National bank and its vision to expand its activities in order to expand in global markets.
National Information System (Jordan) (http://www.nis.gov.jo/)
Includes more than
100 public organizations who produce statistics and information of interest to
the public.
Natural Resources Authority (http://www.nra.gov.jo/index.php)
“Explore and prospect for mineral resources in the form of executing geological, geophysical, geochemical, technical, and economical studies.”
Social Security Corporation - SSC (http://www.ssc.gov.jo/)
Important web site. It gives information about the income security policies and
programs. Arabic and English.
Start and Improve Your Business (http://www.siybjordan.org/Useful_Links.htm)
“The American Chamber of Commerce in Jordan is fully committed to community development through promoting, facilitating and fostering meaningful economic engagement of the underprivileged communities by way of starting and managing viable micro and small enterprises.”
Trade Guide for Muslim Countries (http://www.muslimtrade.net/tradeguideline/)
Produced by Muslim Trade Network, "a trade reference directory for Muslim
countries."
UNRISD On-Line (U.N. Research Institute for
Social Development (http://www.unrisd.org/)
"UNRISD carries out research on the social dimensions of contemporary problems
affecting development. Through its research, UNRISD stimulates dialogue and contributes
to policy debates within and outside the United Nations system.
United Nations (http://www.un.org)
The official site of the United Nations provides articles, reports, etc. in several
languages on all aspects of the initiatives and mission of that organization
as well as on the contemporary life, culture, society, international relations,
etc. of all the countries and peoples of the world.
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) (http://www.unicef.org/)
"Works for children's rights, their survival, development and protection,
guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child." Site offers reports
and information about the status and living situations of children in many countries.
United Nations ReliefWeb (http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/dbc.nsf/doc100?openForm)
"ReliefWeb is a project of the United Nations Office for the Coordination
of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)... serving the information needs of the humanitarian
relief community" Offers news updates to crisis situations around the world
and includes information about refugee camps and other relief efforts.
United States Trade Representative (http://www.ustr.gov)
As "America's chief trade negotiator and advisor to the President
of the United States on trade policy, the USTR and the Agency itself work with
other bodies, such as the World Trade Organization to create new job opportunities
for American business, workers and agricultural producers." A search by
country yields news, regulations, reports and initiatives on the United States' and
USTR's dealings with it.
United States. Agency for International Development.
Development Experience Clearinghouse
(DEC) (http://dec.usaid.gov/)
"The purpose of the DEC is to strengthen USAID's development projects,
activities, and programs by making ... development experience documents available
to USAID offices and mission staff, PVO's, NGO's, universities and research institutions,
developing countries, and the public worldwide."
United States. Census
Bureau. Foreign Trade Statistics (http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/www/index.html)
Offers valuable statistics by country and by commodity beginning in 1996 and
information about the U.S. trade balance with individual countries from 1992
onward.
United States. Department of Commerce. International
Trade Administration (ITA)(http://trade.gov/index.asp)
A branch of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the ITA site offers trade statistics,
export data, publications and reports on a variety of issues related to international
trade.
The World Bank Group (http://www.worldbank.org)
A search by country yields numerous English language reports on the economic
development of regions of the world and the World Bank Groups' advice,
initiatives and warnings concerning them.
World Chambers Network (http://www.worldchambers.com/)
Searchable by country offers information about individual national chambers of
commerce and about international trade including news and upcoming events of
interest to the business world.
World Trade Network (http://WorldTradeNetwork.org/)
An English language site proving access to information country by country on
international trade as well as links to related sites, as well as to the World
Trade Organization (WTO).
World Trade Organization (http://www.wto.org/)
Headquartered in Switzerland the WTO, made up of member governments from around
the globe, is dedicated to topics concerning international trade and development.
Its English language "website contains material for a range of users, from
the general public to students, academics and trade specialists. It includes
introductions to WTO activities and a large database of official documents."
Yahoo! Finance - Currency Conversion (http://finance.yahoo.com/currency?u)
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