AMMAN — The government anticipates achieving
94 priorities outlined in the executive program for the
Economic Modernization Vision (EMV) in 2024, out of a total of 514 priorities set for the years 2023-2025.
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As per a government document monitoring the
progress of the executive program, 432 priorities are currently under
implementation for 2024, with an additional 78 priorities successfully
implemented last year. This cumulative effort is expected to result in the
accomplishment of 172 priorities for the past and current years, Al-Mamlaka TV
reported.
Upon reviewing the priorities, the government
introduced 72 new priorities to the executive program, increasing the total
from 422 to 514. Notably, the sectors of cybersecurity and social care and
protection have been incorporated into the program.
Launched under the Royal Patronage at the end
of 2022, the
Economic Modernization Vision and the Public Sector Modernization
map comprised 183 programs, 380 initiatives, and 418 priorities in the
executive program for 2023, with a budget allocation of JD670 million.
For 2024, the government has allocated
approximately JD734 million dinars to the Economic Modernization Vision
program. This allocation is distributed across the general budget (JD349
million), government units self-financing (JD135 million), and foreign aid
(JD250 million).
In the previous year, the government
successfully achieved 78 out of 97 expected priorities, with JD670 million
allocated, including JD355 million from the general budget and JD165 million
from foreign aid. The government introduced the government performance
monitoring and electronic achievement system last year to transparently
showcase the progress of the
Economic Modernization Vision's executive program
for the years 2023-2025.
2023 achievements
In the realm of investment, 372 projects
benefited from the
Investment Environment Law, projecting an investment volume
of JD878.5 million. The government launched a comprehensive investment service
platform with 95 services implemented within an average of 6.9 working days.
The investment map featuring 30 opportunities was also introduced.
To position Jordan as a global destination,
the government enhanced connectivity by signing agreements with 5 low-cost
airlines, increasing
charter flights by 141 percent, introducing electronic
visas (77,000 visas granted), and launching a cruise port that received 65
ships.
Various tourism products were introduced,
including the Ajloun cable car, the Umm Qais water tunnel, the Christian
pilgrimage trail in Makawir, the Petra static balloon, and a diving application
in Aqaba. Additionally, film studios (
Olivewood) opened, and heritage sites
were promoted for filming.
In the domain of future services, the
government achieved 45 percent digitization of government services (1,077
services), activated 771,000 digital identities, launched fifth-generation
services in four governorates, and saw a significant increase in
digital payments via the instant payment system (JoMoPay) and financial transactions
through (
CliQ).
In the high-value industries sector, the
government supported 395 economic establishments through the Industry Support
Fund, aided 180 establishments through export stimulation programs and advisory
services, and launched an electronic platform for investment opportunities in
the mining sector.
For leadership and innovation, maintenance and
rehabilitation of school buildings were completed, Internet service was
provided to 97 percent of government schools, and vocational and technical
education was improved through the adoption of the BTEC system and the
development of training institutes.
The
National Employment Program (Tashgeel)
supported the employment of 19,000 job seekers in the private sector, including
approximately 10,000 females and 1,200 beneficiaries of the National Aid Fund.
In the quality of life domain, health services
were expanded by maintaining and expanding 35 health centers, operating 7 new
health centers, training and qualifying over 2,600 medical staff, and
computerizing 190 hospitals, health centers, and clinics.
Public transportation services were improved
by completing phases of the
rapid frequency bus (BRT) project between Amman and
Zarqa, along with preliminary studies for the new city project.
In the pursuit of a sustainable environment,
policies and programs were completed to stimulate the transition to a green
economy, legislation was developed to encourage waste recycling projects, and
110 factories were supported through the GAIN project to enhance green
activities in industrial facilities.
Lastly, in sustainable resources, projects
were implemented to improve water supply, including the growth of 7.8 million
cubic meters. Development initiatives were initiated in the Hamza and Risha
fields to increase production capacity, and smart electric meters were
installed, covering 35 percent of electricity service subscribers.
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