Amman — The government,
in cooperation and coordination with pertinent authorities from the public and
private sectors, is preparing a national strategic plan for entrepreneurship
for the next five years, according to ammonnews.
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To that end, the
government will set up measurable performance indicators that include the
number of upgraded jobs, the amount of capital allocated to entrepreneurs,
revenues generated, the number of registered new companies, and the
participation rate of women and vulnerable groups in entrepreneurial projects.
The plan comes within
the framework of the general policy for entrepreneurship, approved by the
government in November. Based on it, the government will form a national
council for entrepreneurship headed by the minister of digital economy and entrepreneurship;
its members will consist of experts and specialists from the public and private
sectors and civil society organizations.
Of the council
members, 70 percent will be representatives of the private sector and civil
society organizations, and 30 percent will represent the public sector.
The council will
undertake several tasks, including reviewing and updating the public policy for
entrepreneurship and the national strategic plan as needed, evaluating the
progress made in implementing the national strategic plan, monitoring key
performance indicators, and taking corrective action when needed.
It will also evaluate
policies, review and analyze all legislation related to entrepreneurship, make
recommendations for amendments, in line with the Kingdom’s objectives of
economic development, propose solutions and measures needed to stimulate enterprises,
identify challenges and remove obstacles facing companies and investors.
An office for the
management of entrepreneurial projects will be established at the ministry,
linked to the minister and carrying out several tasks, most importantly
following up on the implementation of projects within the framework of the
general entrepreneurship policy and the national strategic plan, in cooperation
with all concerned authorities.
The office will also be in touch with
donor organizations to obtain fund the projects, and will hold regular meetings
with partners and other parties to monitor progress, and follow up on local and
international entrepreneurship indicators to ensure sustainable progress and
improve Jordan's position in the field.
The government directs the ministry to
complete the establishment of the “National Entrepreneurship Platform”, in
cooperation and coordination with all pertinent parties, including the Jordan
Entrepreneurship Fund, and keep channels of communication with actors in the
entrepreneurship system open.
Through
the general policy for entrepreneurship, the government will take the measures
and procedures needed to facilitate entrepreneurs’ access to local, regional
and global markets, and promote local entrepreneurs, helping Jordanian startups
build a solid reputation.
The
government directs the ministry, through the Youth, Technology and Jobs Program
and other similar programs, to continue working to facilitate entrepreneurs’ access
to local, regional and global markets, and support local entrepreneurs’ business
development plans in foreign markets, as well as to ensure companies’ compatibility
through intermediary parties from the private sector.
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