Jordan’s ICT Sector
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Jordan’s ICT SectorInformation Technology Association (int@j)
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Agenda
Background & overview
Accomplishments
Challenges & pending issues
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Background & Overview
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Jordan’s Vision
Jordan shall become a regional ICT center and
internationally recognized exporter of ICT products
and services, exploiting its
core human capital
advantages
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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
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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
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Objectives
Increase export
Create jobs
Attract FDIs
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Strategic PillarsR
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Accomplishments
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Previous Efforts
1999 Infrastructure Strengthening
2000 Regulatory Framework
2002 Human Resources Development
2003 Driven by HR & Financial Resources
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Economic Impact
99/00 2001 2002 2003
Local market $60m $130m $190m $300m
Exports $10m $40m $40m $70m
Employment 1,250 6,000 8,000 9,000
FDI - $60m $68m $75m
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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
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Challenges
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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
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Enabling Environment
Increase PC penetration rate
Provide Internet access to all Jordanians
Reduce cost of broad-band connectivity
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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
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Capital & Finance
Provide financing for start-ups
Attract/ create venture capital funds
Facilitate IPO’s on ASE
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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
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