AMMAN— The government has announced its
expectation to achieve 94 priorities outlined in the Executive Plan for the
Economic Modernization Vision (EMV) in 2024, out of a total of 514 priorities
set for 2023-2025, Al-Mamlaka TV reported.
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According to a government document
monitoring the
EMV executive program, 432 priorities are currently under
implementation in 2024, with 78 already implemented in 2023. This brings the
expected cumulative achievement for the past two years to 172 priorities.
Under royal patronage, the
Economic Modernization Vision (EMV) and the Public Sector Renewal Roadmap were
inaugurated at the end of 2022. In 2023, the EMV executive program included
approximately 183 programs, 380 initiatives, and 418 priorities, with a budget
allocation of JD670 million from the 2023 budget.
Additionally, the government has
allocated approximately JD734 million for the EMV program for 2024, with JD349
million from the general budget, JD135 million from government units and
self-financing, and JD250 million from foreign aid.
In 2023, the government successfully
achieved 78 out of the 97 priorities expected to be completed, while 19
priorities were delayed. A total of JD670 million was allocated for these
priorities, with JD355 million from the general budget and JD165 million from
foreign aid. Furthermore, the government has launched the
Government Performance and Achievement Monitoring System, aimed at transparently
showcasing progress in the executive program for 2023-2025.
2023
priorities achievements
In the investment sector, a total of 372
investment projects benefited from the Investment Environment Law, with an
expected investment size of JD878.5 million. Additionally, the government
launched a comprehensive investment service platform offering 95 services,
completed within an average of 6.9 working days. Furthermore, an investment map
highlighting 30 investment opportunities was also introduced.
In efforts to position Jordan as a global
destination, the government focused on improving its connections worldwide.
This involved forging agreements with five low-cost airlines and increasing
charter flights by 141 percent. Electronic visas were introduced, granting 77
thousands visas for easier entry. Additionally, a new cruise ship port welcomed
65 ships, boosting tourism in the country. Several tourist products were
launched, such as the
Ajloun Cable Car, the Umm Qais Water Tunnel, the
Christian Pilgrimage Trail in Makawir, the Petra Balloon, and the Diving Aqaba
Application. Olive wood studios were also opened, and several heritage and
historical sites were promoted for filming.
Moreover, in advancing future services,
the government achieved the digitization of 45 percent of government services,
totaling 1077 services. Additionally, 771,000 digital identities were
activated, and fifth-generation services were launched in Aqaba, Amman, Irbid,
and Zarqa. The value of digital payments through the instant payment system via
JoMoPay System (JOPACC) rose by 123 percent, while financial transactions via
Click increased by 233 percent.
Regarding the high-value industries
sector, the government provided support to 395 economic facilities through the
Industrial Support and Development Fund and an additional 180 facilities
through export stimulation programs and support for the consultancy services
sector. Furthermore, an electronic platform for investment opportunities in the
mining sector was launched.
In the entrepreneurship and innovation
domain, the government focused on enhancing educational infrastructure and
technological access. This included completing maintenance and rehabilitation
work on school buildings, as well as providing internet service to 97 percent
of public schools. Additionally, efforts were made to develop the vocational
and technical education system, including BTEC system accreditation,
transitioning 23 vocational training institutes into vocational schools, and
establishing 35 vocational institutes.
Also, as outlined in the document, the
National Employment Program successfully facilitated the employment of 19,000
job seekers in the private sector. This included approximately 10,000 females
and 1,200 beneficiaries of the
National Aid Fund (NAF).
In efforts to improve quality of life,
healthcare services saw notable enhancements. This included expanding and
maintaining 35 health centers, opening seven new centers, training over 2600
medical staff, and automating 190 hospitals and health centers.
Efforts were also directed toward
enhancing public transportation services. This involved completing stages of
the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project between Amman and Zarqa for the first,
second, and fourth phases. Additionally, initial studies for the new smart City
project were finalized.
Lastly, regarding the sustainable
environment, the government concluded policies and programs designed to
incentivize the shift toward a green economy. This encompassed the development
of necessary legislation to promote waste recycling projects and the support of
110 factories through the Green Action in Enterprises (GAIN) project.
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