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When social cohesion becomes an economic asset

The painful events witnessed in Karak Governorate call for, alongside deep human sorrow, reflection on the relationship between societal stability and the economy—not to reduce the tragedy to its material cost, but to realize that the human being and society are the foundation upon which any economic activity rests.

In economic literature, this aspect is known as the concept of social capital, which includes the trust, cooperation, and shared values that facilitate interaction between individuals and institutions. The higher the level of trust within a society, the lower the costs become, partnerships become easier, and the ability of institutions and individuals to cooperate and produce is enhanced. Conversely, when trust declines, the costs of oversight and protection may rise, investment-related risks increase, and opportunities for economic cooperation weaken.

Therefore, it is assumed that any investor does not look only at taxes, interest rates, and production costs alone, but is also concerned with the extent of social stability. Social stability is not merely a contributing factor to economic growth, but one of the conditions that support its sustainability. Likewise, the economic cost of violence is not limited to direct material damage, but extends to psychological and social effects. These are costs that may not appear collectively in a specific item of the general budget, but they affect the well-being of society and its productive capacity.

In Karak Governorate, as in all other governorates, social cohesion constitutes an important pillar. Hence, protecting the social fabric from hatred and division represents the protection of the environment for work, production, and investment.

The most dangerous outcome that can result from any crime targeting citizens is for its effects to shift from the circle of direct victims to a wider circle of fear, generalization, and division. Responsibility for a crime lies with its perpetrators, and it must not become a pretext for undermining the unity of society or holding a religious or social group responsible for the actions of individuals.

Jordan remains stronger through the cohesion of its people and the bonds of brotherhood, love, and belonging to a single homeland that unite them. Under the Hashemite leadership, which constantly emphasizes the importance of national unity and safeguarding human dignity, the great Jordanian family will remain a model of solidarity, mutual support, and standing together in the face of adversity. Nations are not built by resources and investments alone, but also by trust among their people and their ability to turn hardships into opportunities to strengthen their unity. This cohesion is not just a noble social value, but a national asset that protects stability, provides development with a solid foundation, and safeguards the future of coming generations.

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