Jordan: Resources
Government Resources
Regulatory Agency Sites
The Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) is responsible for the oversight and regulation of the financial services industry within Jordan. The site contains a list of news, publications, and regulations as well as information on specific services provided by the JSC.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is responsible for maintaining public health by offering preventive, treatment, and health control services. The ministry also organizes and supervises health services offered by the public and private sectors. The site provides access to publications, health information systems, primary community initiatives, and nutrition education. Certain links on the site are only available in Arabic.
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) is responsible for regulating the telecommunications, information technology, and postal sectors in Jordan. The TRC establishes policies for all operators to comply with, and they also grant licenses to all operators. The site lists the commission's laws and by-laws, the regulatory framework in place, consumer information, licensing, and publications.
Other Resources
Building Markets is an organization that builds markets, creates jobs, and sustains peace in developing countries by connecting local entrepreneurs to business opportunities. The site provides business portals for Afghanistan, Haiti, Liberia, Jordan, Lebanon, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Timor-Leste, and Turkey. Relevant news, media coverage, and market overview coverage for specific countries are also available on the site.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Jordan aims to encourage trade between the United States and Jordan. This site provides information on the free trade agreement between the two countries. The resource also includes various publications related to doing business in Jordan and the United States.