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Jordan’s $45 million investment aims to accelerate e-government and digital economy
In a bold move, Jordan's Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship has been allocated $44.6 million to digitalize its public sector.
Jordan’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship is set to receive nearly $45 million to invest in and innovate its growing digital economy. In a statement released by the ministry, the budget breakdown highlighted the strategic focus on transforming the public sector through technology.
The Jordanian government intends to use these funds to initiate digital innovation, with 43% of the allocated capital earmarked for the development of digital infrastructures under the E-Government Program. The ministry reported that “to date, some 60% of the estimated 2,400 government services have been digitalized”—a number expected to grow significantly in 2025.
Jordan faces a series of challenges beyond past budgetary cuts, including the emigration of skilled professionals, a shortage of expertise in emerging digital technologies, and the slow adoption of e-services and payment systems within the public sector. These systemic obstacles must be addressed in order to reshape the country’s digital economy.
As highlighted in the ministry’s statement, Jordan must focus on a holistic approach to digitalization to overcome these hurdles. In addition to technical implementation and reform, data suggests that cultural factors and social divides play a significant role in the country’s readiness for technological advancements. Addressing these factors will be crucial in ensuring the smooth, widespread adoption of digital systems throughout the public sector.
Jordan’s ambitious goal to digitize 100% of its government services by the end of 2025 will require a coordinated effort from ministries and officials, as well as a concerted effort to bridge societal gaps and ease the transition to a fully digital government.
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