jordan ict sector june 2009
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Jordan’s ICT Industry
The Information Technology Association of Jordan - (int@j)
Agenda
Brief about Jordan
Our Region
Jordan’s ICT Sector
Achievements
Opportunities
Jordan
Oasis of stability and tranquility
Leadership with vision
Rich Human Capital
High number ICT graduates yearly
High literacy and enrolment rates (Over 90%)
Commitment to ICT as an engine of growth
Partnerships with leading firms including Cisco and Microsoft
Our Region
Viewed as one market
Over 300 million potential customers
Common language, culture and heritage
Almost 50% under age of 18
Underserved in terms of ICT
Large Jordanian ICT Diaspora
Jordanians are sought after professional workforce in the region
and in the world
High business growth rate due to excess liquidity
Jordan’s ICT Sector
Driven by His Majesty’s vision
Started back in 1999 (REACH Initiative)
5 year National ICT Strategy for a strong industry
Relatively young, yet quite successful
Harnesses our human resources potential
Private sector led with government support
Jordan’s ICT Sector
Fastest growing sector in Jordan's economy (Average 30% growthrate)
Contribution of 10% to 12% to GDP
More than 16000 employee (directly in the ICT firms or in ICTdivisions in firms)
World-class and redundant infrastructure by 2009
Strong business enabling environment
National ICT Strategy 2007-2011
Vision Statement
For Jordan to become a major regional ICTleader and an internationally recognizedexporter of ICT products & services,capitalizing on its core human capitaladvantage
Strategic goals
1. Internet penetration from 11% to 50%2. Sector’s revenues from $1.7b to $3b3. Sector’s employment to 35k
Strategic Pillars
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50% internet Penetration
Competitive fixed-line broadband
Competitive wireless broadband
Affordable internet & access to PCs
Interest & capability to use Internet
Increased demand through e-Gov & e-Commerce
$3b Revenues
Leverage high mobile phone penetration
Outsourcing destination for contact centers
Focus on development of niche IT solutions
Increase R&D spending
Increase capacity in ICT firms
Improve the business climate
Promote importance of IT to businesses
35k Jobs
Ability of universities to supply ICT
graduates with needed skills
Improve Jordan’s ability to attract ICT
investments and skilled ICT
professionals to return to Jordan
Jordan’s IT Exports
Complete Software Development
Quality Control Testing
IT Training, Application Support Services
Interactive Media and animation
Graphic and Web Design
Majority to the Gulf region
10% to the United States, 20% to KSA, 10% to UAE
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100
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2000 2007 2011
Exports (M$)
Achievements
Achievements
New laws enacted
– Labor, Telecom, Private Shareholding, IP, e-Transactions, Investment
Telecom sector liberalized
– Two major international gateways
– Reliable Fixed Line Infrastructure
– Competitive Mobile Market
– Advanced ISP Market
– Licensed WiMAX Operators
Independent Telecom Regulator - TRC
Achievements
Private and public sector partnership
National Broadband Network
Focus on Human Capital
National Prioritization of ICT as a growth engine
Sustainable ICT Sector growth
Graduates Internship Program Subsidies
Achievements & Targets
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5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
2000 2007 2011
ICT Employment
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500000
1000000
1500000
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3000000
2000 2007 2011
ICT Revenues ($M)
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101520253035404550
2000 2007 2011
Internet Penetration (%)
Sector Revenue - 2007
Non Value Added
357,850,49352%
HW ProvisionOff the Shelf SW re-Sale
ISPs Business
Value Added 328,212,570
48%SW
DevelopmentTelecom Services
ICT Prof …Domestic USD 686m
Non Value Added
28,512,23414%
HW ProvisionOff the Shelf SW Re-Sale
ISPs Business
Value Added168,395,458
86%SW
DevelopmentTelecom Services
ICT Prof …
Exports USD 197m
Opportunities
Opportunities
E Learning:
Jordan Education Initiative
ICT as a tool in education reform
Local firms delivering world-class products
– ITG - EduWave Platform, World Summit Award Winner
– Rubicon, Math Curricula with Cisco
– Menhaj, IT Curricula with Microsoft
Model that can be replicated
Opportunities
Telecommunications:
Liberalized Telecom Sector
– Liberalized mobile telephone subsector
– Liberalized fixed line subsector
Independent regulator – TRC
Licensed WiMAX Infrastructure
7.5 million mobile phone subscribers
Opportunities
Business Process Outsourcing:
9th globally in AT. Kearny Global Services Location Index (2009)
Availability of necessary ingredients
– Manpower and human talent
– The “right” Arabic and English dialect
– An alternative destination
– The right telecom infrastructure
– The investment climate
– The political and economic stability
Opportunities
Available Intellectual Property (IP):
Built substantial IP
Successful in penetrating US Market
Outsourced work to major industry leaders
Companies with strong record and potential to become industryleaders
Perfect partnership opportunity
Opportunities
Jordanian Diaspora
Linkage with Jordanians abroad
Create demand for Jordanian ICT services and products
Increase Jordanian exports
Promote Investments in Jordan
Opportunities
Regional Gateway:
Arab World as one country
Common language and culture
Two thirds of our exports go to Gulf region
Lucrative and virgin market
Jordanians reputation is soaring
Opportunities
Access to International and Bi-lateral Agreements:
Jordan acceded to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in April2000
The fourth country to sign the Free Trade Area Agreement with theUnited States.
The European Partnership Agreement
Several bilateral free trade agreements with a host of Arabcountries
Opportunities
Internet Business
Content in the region is served through Jordanian content engines(Maktoop, Jeeran, D1G)
Neutral Arabic speaking community
Very close to the region culturally and politically
Opportunities
Associations and Business Councils:
Match making for companies in the two countries
Cross representation between associations and companies
Market intelligence and identifying opportunities
Trade missions and technology promotion
Investment facilitation and consultation
Thank You