The analysis covers regulatory measures, SPS and TBT framework, rules of origin, rights of establishment, and public procurement.

Assessment of free trade agreement (FTA) between Jordan and United States, based on econometric and quantitative analyses of competitiveness, complementarities, effective protection, and FTA/GATS conditions.

WTO impact assessment for Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) in Jordon's key industries, based on econometric modeling and quantitative modeling methods for evaluating alternative offers.

The evaluation based on econometric modeling and quantitative modeling methods for evaluating alternative offers by Jordan of the WTO Government Procurement Agreement.

The GPA offers Jordan several benefits, as well as some costs. The main benefit of accession would likely be gains in the economic efficiency of Jordan’s current procurement system. By accepting the GPA’s principles of transparency and non-discrimination, Jordan would accept to implement a more fair and competitive procurement system than before accession. By introducing more competition into the procurement process, it is possible that procuring entities reduce the cost of purchases of goods and services of the same or better quality. Moreover, a revised system would likely save taxpayers’ money, and those savings can be used for other government programs. In addition, the establishment of a non-discriminatory and transparent procurement system could constrain rent-seeking activities. Another important benefit of acceding to the GPA is an expansion in exports as a result of improved access to government procurement markets of other signatories of the agreement.

In terms of costs, Jordan would likely incur administrative costs and could incur social and economic costs as a result of accession. At the administrative level, Jordan would be required to incur costs to prepare for negotiations and actually undertake them. If it became a member, it would be required to make revisions to certain laws and regulations and possibly make significant changes at the institutional level that are consistent with GPA procedures. The social and economic costs that could occur relate to the possible negative effects on domestic industries. For example, many countries considering GPA accession, especially developing countries, are concerned about reductions in domestic procurement and accompanying employment. Additionally, Jordan would also be required to maintain a statistical reporting system to ensure transparency that goes beyond the newly established database.

Estimates of the adoption of Government Procurement Agreement based on development of detailed product database and application of econometric modeling techniques.

WTO trade capacity building to assess economic impact of WTO membership based on changes required in trade regime using detailed econometric trade model to measure welfare impact.