DEAD SEA — His Majesty King Abdullah on Saturday attended the closing session of a two-day forum held at the King Hussein bin Talal Convention Centre at the Dead Sea, to mark one year since the launch of the Economic Modernization Vision (EMV) and the public sector modernization roadmap, according to a Royal Court statement.
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The forum, organized by the government,
featured the participation of over 600 officials and experts from various
sectors.
Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh said the
forum was held in line with His Majesty’s directives to ensure regular follow-up,
evaluate progress, and overcome challenges.
The forum featured 17 specialized
sessions, with the participation of partners from the private sector who
contributed to the drafting of the EMV and the public sector modernization
roadmap, in addition to local and international experts.
Prime Minister Khasawneh outlined the
accomplishments and indicators of the first year of the economic and public
sector modernization plans, in addition to the government’s aspirations for the
upcoming year.
The prime minister reaffirmed the
government’s commitment to boost economic activity and investments, and to find
effective solutions to counter poverty and unemployment, noting that the
government aims to reach a 3 percent gross domestic product growth in
2023-2025, and a net volume of foreign direct investment that exceeds JD1
billion by 2025.
The session featured a video on the
electronic dashboard, developed by the delivery unit at the Prime Ministry, to
follow up on the implementation of the EMV.
The dashboard, which is open to the
public, documents progress in eight growth engines, 25 sectors, and 126
initiatives in the EMV’s executive program.
Liaison officers and follow up units in
all the concerned government entities were trained to use the dashboard and
publish monthly progress reports, based on priorities, timeframes, and key
performance indicators.
Speaking at a panel held at the closing
session, Executive Chairman of Hikma Pharmaceuticals Said Darwazah, Jordan Ahli
Bank Chairman Saad Mouasher, who is also a member of the public administration modernization
committee, and Meridiam investment company CEO Thierry De’au highlighted the
importance of enhancing the partnership with the private sector to implement
the EMV, stressing that public sector modernization is a prerequisite for the
success of economic modernization.
The speakers called for working towards
more efficient and empowered public servants, highlighting the need to
accelerate decision-making to implement plans, keep up with rapid changes, and
provide an enabling environment for young innovators.
The CEO of Meridiam, which invests in
infrastructure, highlighted factors that encouraged the company to invest in
Jordan eight years ago, namely the Kingdom’s stability, the wise political
leadership of His Majesty, the consistency in vision, and the prudent fiscal
policy.
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