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1.10. In June 2022, Jordan's Economic Modernization Vision 2033 was announced, aiming to enhance, over a 10-year period, growth and quality of life by creating 1 million new jobs; improve Jordan's ranking on global competitiveness, environment, prosperity, and sustainability indexes; and expand into high value-added services and industrial sectors (Section 2.2). The authorities estimate the investment needed to realize the Vision is JOD 40 billion, 70% of which is expected to come from the private sector, and 30% from the public sector with donor support.

2.16. In June 2022, Jordan's Economic Modernization Vision 2033 was announced by the Government, aiming to enhance, over a 10-year period, growth and quality of life by creating one million new jobs; improve Jordan's ranking on global competitiveness, environment, prosperity, and sustainability indexes; and expand into high value-added service and industrial sectors. (...)

2.28. (...) As well as targeting investment in strategic and entrepreneurial enterprises, R&D , and innovation, the new Law [Investment Environment Law No. 21 of 2022] aims to establish a better environment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), while protecting the environment and encourage transition to a green economy.

2.32. Investment Environment Law No. 21 of 2022 created an Incentives and Exemptions Committee. The Council of Ministers, upon the recommendation of the Committee, may provide any incentives, benefits, or exemptions for certain economic activities, including subsidizing energy and water costs and supporting renewable energy projects; (...)

3.48. According to the authorities, import prohibitions are imposed on products on the grounds of public safety and morals, protection of human life and the environment, and compliance with Jordan's international obligations.

Table ‎3.5 Import prohibitions, 2023
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Products: Plastic waste
Rationale: Environmental protection
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Table ‎3.5 Import prohibitions, 2023
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Products: Diesel powered saloon cars
Rationale: Environmental protection
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Table ‎3.5 Import prohibitions, 2023
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Products: Coral
Rationale: Protect marine life from extinction
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Table ‎3.5 Import prohibitions, 2023
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Products: Hexavalent chromium except for paint and coating industry use
Rationale: Public health, environmental protection
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3.51. Import licences include automatic and non-automatic licences. The authorities note that the licensing requirements are mainly for statistical purposes as well as to fulfil Jordan's obligations under international agreements or to ensure that health, safety, environment, national security objectives are met. The authorities indicate that if imported goods affect public safety, national security, or health and environmental protection, and such goods are subject to quantitative restrictions, imports of such goods are subject to non automatic licensing requirements.