32 destinations58. This situation clearly needs to be turned around if Jordan is to prosper and to play a key role in the digital economy. Key weaknesses that need to be rectified for Jordan to turn around the above situation include the relative mismatch between the university curricular and the requirements from the industry, and the lack of a unanimous interpretation of the regulatory framework in Jordan. However, if action is taken, Jordan can take advantage of its good human capital and strong conditions for startups and position itself as a strong digital player in the MENA region. Therefore, the stepping stones for bridging the gap between the current situation and Jordan’s place in the digital economy in 2025 is illustrated below. Figure 0.1: Bridging the “valley of death” Source: DTI 58 int@j (2014): ICT & ITES Industry Statistics & Yearbook | REACH 2025 ACTION PLAN – ROADMAP TO EXCELLENCE

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