AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDigital Jobs & Skills: The World Bank is close to approving a restructuring of Jordan’s $200M Youth, Technology and Jobs Project, extending it 18 months to Aug. 31, 2028 and shifting $3.8M to add on-the-job training and wage incentives, while keeping the total cost unchanged; progress cited includes 5,935 beneficiaries reporting new income opportunities, 12,429 trained in digital skills, and 80%+ of government payment services digitized. Regulatory Tech: Jordan’s JFDA has launched a trial of 35 electronic services for food, pharma and medical businesses, aiming to speed approvals and improve access ahead of full automation. Census Tech on the Ground: Jordan’s 2026 General Population and Housing Census enters full field enumeration with nearly 12,000 researchers using GPS-mapped statistical blocks to visit about 170,000 pre-selected households. Cybersecurity Spotlight: Reuters reports a suspected ShinyHunters member detained in Jordan is cooperating with the FBI, potentially helping authorities locate other hackers. Industry & Exports: Jordan’s industrial exports rose 7.3% in the first seven months to JD5.17B, with most sectors growing.
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