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Jordan's ICT Sector Advancement: Achievements, Challenges & Future Outlook

Explore the accomplishments, challenges, and pending issues in Jordan's ICT sector, aiming to position the country as a regional center for ICT excellence. Learn about the strategies, regulatory framework, and human resource development initiatives driving progress.

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Jordan's ICT Sector Advancement: Achievements, Challenges & Future Outlook

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  1. Jordan’s ICT Sector Information Technology Association (int@j)

  2. Agenda • Background & overview • Accomplishments • Challenges & pending issues

  3. Background & Overview

  4. Jordan’s Vision Jordan shall become a regional ICT center and internationally recognized exporter of ICT products and services, exploiting itscore human capitaladvantages

  5. The Strategy - REACH • A strategy, to develop a vibrant export-oriented ICT sector and maximize the sector’s ability to compete in the global economy • Compares Jordan's strengths and weaknesses vis-à-vis other relevant markets

  6. Background • Started back in 1999 • Driven by His Majesty’s vision • Private sector led with government support • A 5 year plan for an export-based industry • Harnesses our human resources

  7. Objectives • Increase export • Create jobs • Attract FDIs

  8. Capital &Finance Human Resources Development Enabling Environment (Infrastructure) AdvancementPrograms Regulatory Framework Strengthening Strategic Pillars

  9. Accomplishments

  10. Previous Efforts • 1999 Infrastructure Strengthening • 2000 Regulatory Framework • 2002 Human Resources Development • 2003 Driven by HR & Financial Resources

  11. Economic Impact

  12. Accomplishments • 15+ laws amended, substantial legal reform • ICT development considered national priority • Infrastructure significantly enhanced • ICT sector well formed • Initiatives to support knowledge-based economy • International partnerships formed

  13. Challenges

  14. Regulatory Framework • Reduce indirect tax burden on all ICT products • Enforce intellectual property rights • Adopt more competitive taxation policies • Implement electronic commerce legislation • Update and expand legislation on cyber crime • Adopt electronic procurement regulations

  15. Enabling Environment • Increase PC penetration rate • Provide Internet access to all Jordanians • Reduce cost of broad-band connectivity

  16. Advancement Programs • Consolidation of ICT companies • Implement SW quality certification programs • Identify sector core competencies • Develop national marketing strategy for sector • Promote ICT incubators • Promote R&D through creating special fund • Lobby for Offsets program

  17. Capital & Finance • Provide financing for start-ups • Attract/ create venture capital funds • Facilitate IPO’s on ASE

  18. Human Resources Development • Eliminate gap academia & private sector gap • Promote job fairs organized by companies • Focus on “soft skills” at universities • Promote knowledge-based society • Collaborate with international universities • Enhance public sector ICT skills

  19. Thank You

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