Jordan Europe Business Association

Acronym: JEBA

General Information

Identification Code: 683903551972-02

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Entity Form: Private Independent Organization

Registration Category: Trade and business associations

Registration Date: 11/16/2023

EP Accredited Number: 0

Mission & Interests

Goals: JEBA is a Private Independent Organization that promotes economic links between Jordan and EU member states. Established in 1995, JEBA has supported private sector activities and fostered economic relationships for over 28 years. Mission: Strengthening the business relations between Europe and Jordan focusing on small and medium-size enterprises Objectives Promoting contact and cooperation between the Jordanian private sector and counterparts in the European countries, with special emphasis on investment and joint projects in industry, commerce and other services. Familiarizing Jordan’s private sector with European Programs, including aid programs that can be beneficial to Jordan, and with tendencies in Europe’s future economic and trade policies. Representing the interests of its members before Jordanian and European decision-lawmakers.

Interests Represented: Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Interests:

Agriculture and rural development
Banking and financial services
Borders and security
Budget
Business and industry
Climate action
Communication
Competition
Consumers
Culture
Culture and media
Customs
Digital economy and society
Economy, finance and the euro
Education and training
Employment and social affairs
Energy
Enlargement
Environment
European neighbourhood policy
External relations
Food safety
Foreign affairs and security policy
Fraud prevention
Humanitarian aid and civil protection
Institutional affairs
International co-operation and development
Justice and fundamental rights
Maritime affairs and fisheries
Migration and asylum
Public health
Regional policy
Research and innovation
Single market
Sport
Taxation
Trade
Trans-European Networks
Transport
Youth

Levels of Interest:

national
european

Activities

Main EU Legislative Proposals: JEBA is actively targeting a wide range of EU legislative proposals and policies that are relevant to our members and the broader business community in Jordan. Here are the titles of the five most recent EU initiatives, policies, and (legislative/non-legislative) files that we have been particularly focused on: 1. EU-Jordan Partnership Priorities: Empowering People, Building Resilience (2023-2027) This strategic document outlines the key areas of cooperation between the EU and Jordan for the next five years. It focuses on supporting Jordan's economic development, promoting democratic reforms, and enhancing cooperation on regional issues. 2. EU-Jordan Trade Facilitation Project This project aims to reduce trade costs and improve the efficiency of cross-border trade between the EU and Jordan. It will support the implementation of Jordan's trade reforms and modernize customs procedures. 3. EU Support to Jordan's Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis The EU is one of the largest donors to Jordan's refugee response, providing humanitarian assistance, support for host communities, and education and employment opportunities for refugees. 4. EU-Jordan Sustainable Energy Cooperation The EU and Jordan are working together to promote the development of renewable energy sources and improve energy efficiency in Jordan. This includes support for solar and wind power projects, as well as energy efficiency retrofits. 5. EU-Jordan Cooperation on Water Management The EU supports Jordan's efforts to address water scarcity and improve water management practices. This includes support for water infrastructure projects and training and capacity building for water management officials.

Communication Activities:  Jordanian Trade Missions to several European Countries to discuss the ways of cooperation between both sides: Trade Mission to the Republic of Macedonia, Trade Mission to the Republic of Croatia, Trade Mission to the Republic of Hungary, Trade Mission to the Republic of Slovenia, Trade Mission to the Republic of Romania, Trade Mission to the Republic of Poland, Trade Mission to Greece, Trade Mission to the Kingdom of Sweden in addition to participating in organizing other trade missions to many European countries such as Italy, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Czech, Austria, Netherlands…etc.  Jordanian European Business Forums: JEBA organized a number of Jordanian European Business Forums during the European Delegations visits which were headed by a number of countries’ presidents, Prime Ministers and other high level officials such as: Jordanian Hungarian Business Forum: the forum was headed by Jordanian Prime Minister and his Hungarian counterpart, Jordanian Polish Business Forum: the forum was headed by Polish president of the Senate, JEBA also organized a number of Jordanian Polish forums during the period from (2004-2013) which were headed by a number of Polish ministers and other high level officials, Jordanian Austrian Business Forum: the forum was headed by Austrian President, Jordanian Romanian Business Forum: the forum was headed by Romanian President, Jordanian Czech Business Forum: t

Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A

Head Office

Address: Amman - RabiyyaMohammad Abu Azzam Street 2

City: Amman

Country: JORDAN

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EU Office

Address: Amman - RabiyyaMohammad Abu Azzam Street 2

City: Amman

Country: JORDAN

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Financial Data

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Complementary Information: Staff cost = 39,909Euro Office and Administrative expenses = 25,187 Euro Membership and Affiliation = 57,937 Euro

Membership Information

Members10 Percent: 0

Members25 Percent: 0

Members50 Percent: 0

Members75 Percent: 0

Members: 3

Members F T E: 3

Structure

Structure Type: Structure

Is Member Of: https://www.jeba.org.jo/Front/members_list