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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
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