21st edition of Jordan Economic Forum conference kicks off

The 21st edition Jordanian Economic Forum in Amman. (Petra)
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  • Conference theme in line with Jordanian efforts to launch finance-attractive projects through technology

AMMAN: The 21st edition of the Jordanian Economic Forum conference kicked off Tuesday under the theme “International Investment and Fintech,” the Jordan News Agency reported.

The forum is an economic platform that continuously monitors the major macroeconomic and microeconomic indicators that affect Jordan’s competitiveness and economic growth in a collaborative environment between the public and private sectors. 

During his opening remarks, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yousef Shamali stated that the conference’s topics are intertwined with efforts to leverage international relations and harness technology to launch finance-attractive projects. 

Shamali emphasized the government’s commitment to attracting foreign investment and encouraging Jordanian entrepreneurs by involving the private sector, as evidenced by its launch of a comprehensive reform path along three main axes: political, economic and public sector modernization. 

He stated that the Public Sector Modernization Roadmap initiatives provide a view of the ministry’s aspirations for digital transformation by establishing alternative and innovative work mechanisms that support the government in carrying out its tasks.