Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIV

No 39

26-Sep-2011

Jordan

Jordan Makes Official Request For EBRD Membership

Jordan has officially requested membership of the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), with a view to receiving both funding and support from the international financial institution for its planned democratic reforms. This request comes at a time when the EBRDs 63 shareholders are currently considering whether or not to extend the banks area of activities to...