Jordan's economy is among the smallest in the Middle East, with insufficient supplies of water, oil, and other natural resources, underlying the government's heavy reliance on foreign assistance.
Other economic challenges for the government include chronic high rates of unemployment and underemployment, budget and current account deficits, and government debt. The global economic slowdown and regional turmoil contributed to slower growth from to - with growth averaging about 2. To diversify its energy mix, Jordan has secured several contracts for liquefied and pipeline natural gas, developed several major renewables projects, and is currently exploring nuclear power generation and exploitation of abundant oil shale reserves.
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