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World Bank gives Jordan $1.45bn package to boost growth

The World Bank has more than doubled its commitments to Jordan with a $1.45bn financing package to stimulate inclusive growth and employment. Jordan’s economic growth and reform plan, formed in response to external shocks such as the Syrian Civil War, is expected to be supported by the package. This – ‘second equitable growth and job creation development policy loan’ (DPL2) – brings the World Bank's total commitments to Jordan to $2.78bn - equivalent to 7% of the country’s GDP. Read More