AMMAN — Former Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan and
former Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Ziad Fariz, affirmed the direct contribution
of monetary policy to maintaining the exchange rate of the Jordanian Dinar.
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In light of recent events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and
the Russian-Ukrainian crisis, Fariz stated that monetary policy has successfully
prevented the phenomenon of "dollarization."
Consequently, the Central Bank has maintained a policy of
raising interest rates in line with the increase in the US dollar's interest
rate, Hala News reported.
During a dialogue session organized by the Jordanian
Economic Forum, Fariz highlighted the Central Bank's demonstrated ability to
address inflationary pressures compared to other countries worldwide.
Additionally, the Central Bank has implemented measures to
mitigate the pandemic's impact on the Jordanian economy, including the
provision of liquidity and financial facilities to support affected sectors.
According to a statement from the forum on Monday, the
dialogue session was part of the Economic Salon program, aimed at discussing
the role of monetary policy in a changing world. Dr. Khair Abu Saileek,
Chairman of the Forum's Board of Directors, was in attendance.
Fariz emphasized that the positive impact of monetary policy
mechanisms and tools takes time to manifest in the market. Therefore, the
Central Bank must continue with its current monetary policy approach, while
focusing on supporting the private sector and earning its trust to attract
further investments.
Faiq Hajazin, a member of the Forum's General Assembly,
underlined the importance of monetary policy in addressing recent challenges in
Jordan. He noted that the policy of raising interest rates contributes to maintaining
monetary stability in the Jordanian economy.
Forum members discussed challenges arising from the
increased interest rates, including the rising cost of conducting business.
These challenges were acknowledged during the assembly, confirming the presence
of numerous obstacles facing the Jordanian economy.
Dr. Fariz responded by acknowledging that the challenges
faced by the national economy are a natural consequence of its
interconnectedness with the global economy. He emphasized the Central Bank's
efforts to provide investment opportunities.
Fariz affirmed that pegging the Dinar to the US dollar has
fostered investor confidence in the stability of the exchange rate and monetary
situation in Jordan. He also emphasized the role of fiscal policy in controlling
government expenditures.
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