Contents His Majesty King Abdullah II's Letter to Dr. Abdullah Ensour. The Government’s Reply to His Majesty King Abdullah IIs letter. 10 Executive Summary 12 Introduction 16 Chapter One 19 1. Jordan Today 20 1.1 Citizens Outcome Today 1.1.4 Health 1.1.2 Education 1.1.3 Culture and Youth 41.1.4 Participation in the Workforce 21 23 24 27 27 1.1.5 Employment 28 1.2.1 Rule of Law 1.2.2 Citizenship 29 1.2.4 Poverty and Disadvantaged Community 3 1.2 Social Outcomes 1.2.3 Families and Local Communities 1.2.5 Cost of Living 1.2.6 Housing and Neighborhoods 1.3 Business 1.3.1 Trade and Competitiveness 29 30 30 31 34 32 32 1.3.2 Business Environment 1.3.3 Access to Capital 41.3.4 Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises 34 1.4.1 Economic Growth 1.4.2 Public Sector Size and Effectiveness 38 1.4 Government 1.4.3 Public Sector Management and Coordination 1.4.4 The Size and Quality of Services 1.4.5 Transparency and Accountability 1.4.6 Resource Security and Management 1.4.6.1 Water Security 1.4.6.2 Energy Security 1.4.6.3 Food Security 1.4.7 Infrastructure 1.4.8 Macroeconomic Outcomes 1.4.8.1 Government Revenue 35 36 38 38 39 40 a 42 42 43 44 44 45 45