Rawjbeh said ICT sector is a pillar of national security and an important revenue source and supporter of Jordan’s economy, adding that this industry has proven high capabilities during the Covid-19 pandemic, whether in terms of supporting fight against the pandemic, or facilitating activities and operations of economic sectors and the citizens’ lives.
he also noted Introduction of 5G services to the local market would reflect “positively” on reviving the national economy, enhancing its competitiveness, attracting investments, encouraging leadership and innovation, increasing employment opportunities and gaining expertise.
Jordanian companies operating in the ICT sector have gone a long way in development and growth and have become supportive of many regional countries by providing solutions for their various economic and service sectors and exporting software and qualified and specialized human competencies, he noted.
As for JCC’s efforts, he said the chamber maintains “constant” contact with the sector’s workers and seeks to solve and overcome any obstacles facing their operations, in cooperation with the concerned government departments.
During 2021, the sector’s contribution to the gross domestic product amounted to JD900 million annually, at a 3%rate, while it is forecast to reach JD3 billion, or by 3.9 percent, during the year 2033, when Economic Modernization Vision (EMV) is implemented.
The number of the sector’s workers reached some 25,000 during the past year, constituting 1.6 percent of the total volume of employment in the Kingdom, while their number will reach 101,000 full-time workers in 2033, according to EMV.
In addition, ICT sector’s exports during the past year amounted to JD200 million, which constituted 1.9 percent of the Kingdom’s total exports, while they are forecast to reach JD4.5 billion by 2033, as set in the EMV.
SOURCE: JORDAN NEWS AGENCY