Managing Import Dependency Risks in Contexts of Polycrises: The Case of Jordan

This study examines the critical role of trade facilitation in enhancing food security in Jordan, a country where 90% of essential food items are imported. Despite being a regional leader in implementing the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), Jordan faces persistent challenges due to logistical inefficiencies, institutional fragmentation, and high agricultural trade costs. Using causal process tracing (CPT) methodology, the research evaluates how trade facilitation measures impact food security, while identifying systemic bottlenecks that undermine their effectiveness.