Jordan's Public Policy Response to COVID-19 Pandemic: Insight and Policy Analysis

Wa’ed Alshoubaki () and Michael Harris ()
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Wa’ed Alshoubaki: The University of Jordan
Michael Harris: Tennessee State University

Public Organization Review, 2021, vol. 21, issue 4, No 5, 687-706

Abstract: Abstract The aim of this study was to gain an understanding of how the Jordanian government has responded and continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. It utilizes the interpretive policy analysis approach through document analysis. The analysis showed that Jordan created social protection policies to assist people who lost their jobs or whose work was suspended due to the coronavirus. The economic policies build solidarity and facilitate the private sector’s recovery. The health care measures firmly applied included lockdown, wearing masks, and restrictions on gatherings and public events. Jordan uses hard power and imposes sanctions on any violation that threatens the lives of others.

Keywords: COVID-19; Jordan; National plan; Policy analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1007/s11115-021-00564-y

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