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Regulators and Key Policy Stakeholders

Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship

Formerly thte Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, creates, promotes, and drives digital opportunities in Jordan to enable the transformation toward a digital economy.

Telecommunications Regulatory Commission

Independent government institution regulating telecommunications and information technology according to existing policies to ensure provision of services.

The Higher Council for Science and Technology

Oversees all national science and technology activities in Jordan and increases awareness of research and development and grants funding.

Jordan Information & Communications Technology Association (int@j)

Advocates for ICT stakeholders and seeks to maximize the contribution of the ICT sector to the national economy.

Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation

A governmental organization supporting the development of emergng businesses and SMEs in Jordan by providing technical and financial support.

National Innovation Center Jordan

Organization under the Higher Council for Science and Technology to strength innovation ecosystem reforms and build services for stakeholders.

National ICT Policies

Economic Stimulus Plan 2018-2022

Provides a program to motivate and stimulate economic growth in Jordan through comprehensive reforms of various sectors, government projects, and opportunities for investment.

National E-Commerce Strategy

Provides a framework for the development of e-commerce in Jordan to benefit ICT sectors, the retail sector, and services for business and the government.

REACH2025

Initiative to streamline the digital transformation of the Jordanian economy by raising productivity to ensure growth and investment.

National Strategy for Information Security and Cyber Security

Intends to provide a secure IT infrastructure, improve information assurance, and heighten cyber security measures.

National CyberSecurity Strategy

Outlines challenges to cybersecurity and Jordan's capacity to address them while establishing institutions.

Digital Economy regulations

E-Commerce Laws

Sets the legal framework for e-commerce and electronic contracts and communication.

Cyber Security Laws

Outlines how to sustain Jordan's cyber capabilities in the long term using institutional governance.

 

Online Content Laws

Establishes licensing requirements for media sources including electronic publications and empowers the Media Commission to block websites. Stimulates that media sites also hold a degree of liability over readers' comments.

Data Privacy Laws

Outlines the rights of citizens to access data held by public bodies in Jordan.

Emerging Tech Laws

Sets licensing and regulatory framework for ridesharing apps and allows the Ministry of Transport, as well as other government bodies, to access ride-sharing companies' data without a court order.