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Call for Subject Matter Experts: Help Shape Jordan’s ICT Future with int@j

       
     

Warm Greetings from int@j,

Are you an expert on one (or more) of the key ICT topics shaping Jordan’s economic and digital future?

int@j is building a pool of Subject Matter Experts to tap into whenever we need studies, reports, or insights. If you have experience in any of the themes below, we invite you to fill out our SME interest form and join our network!

Here are the main themes we’re focusing on:

Theme A: ICT & Economic Modernization

  1. Advocating for the integration of ICT in Jordan’s Economic Modernization Plan (2023–2033)
  2. Advocating for building a resilient ICT ecosystem in Jordan amid regional & global challenges
  3. Assessing the impact of Free Trade Agreements and advocating for policies that foster ICT sector growth
  4. Proposing policy recommendations to enhance investment in Jordan’s ICT sector

Theme B: Global Competitiveness, Outsourcing & Talent

  1. Championing opportunities for Jordanian IT outsourcing companies in global markets
  2.  Advocating for strategies to bridge the ICT skills gap and upskill Jordanian youth
  3. Advocating for strategies to increase women’s participation and leadership in ICT
  4. Positioning Jordan as a prime destination for digital nomads

Theme C: AI, Emerging Tech & Partnerships

  1. Promoting the adoption of Artificial Intelligence to enhance innovation and productivity in Jordan
  2. Supporting public-private-academic partnerships as a catalyst for advancing digital transformation
  3. Fostering innovation in Jordan’s startup ecosystem: addressing challenges and seizing opportunities
  4. Developing smart cities in Jordan: advocating for the necessary policies and ICT infrastructure
  5. Exploring and advocating for the potential of blockchain technology in Jordan’s public and private sectors
  6. Exploring and promoting the adoption and regulation of electronic and digital assets (cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and digital securities) to stimulate economic growth, enhance investment opportunities, and ensure market stability.

Theme D: Sector-Focused ICT Applications

  1. Promoting digital payments and FinTech solutions to enable financial inclusion in Jordan
  2. Evaluating e-government in Jordan and advocating for future directions
  3. Leveraging ICT for green and sustainable development in Jordan
  4. Promoting Jordan as a regional hub for data centers and cloud services
  5. Advocating for the role of ICT in transforming healthcare in Jordan
  6. Exploring and promoting opportunities for AI and IoT in Jordan’s agriculture sector

Theme E: Security, Regulation & Data

  1. Positioning cybersecurity as a pillar of Jordan’s digital economy
  2. Advocating for robust data privacy practices in Jordan’s ICT sector
  3. Advocating for a balanced regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in Jordan

If you’re passionate about any of these themes and want to be considered for future collaboration, please complete our short form through the following link: https://lnkd.in/e3JuYk4y

We look forward to working with experts who share our vision of advancing ICT in Jordan!