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Amman – World Bank confirms Jordan Youth, Technology and Jobs project achieves major progress across components, with several results surpassing targets before end of implementation period, particularly in digitising government services and supporting students.

Report monitored by Al Mamlaka shows digital curriculum introduced to 402,757 students in grades 7–12 of public schools, surpassing target of 300,000. Government, with project support, also digitised 178 new services, exceeding final 2027 goal of 100.

Project trained 4,977 young people in labour-market-oriented digital skills, including 2,618 women and 93 Syrians. Nineteen universities joined Career Accelerator programme benefiting more than 2,600 students. Initiatives such as Hello World Kids and Coach You enhanced participation of women and girls in digital sector.

In job creation, project generated 3,700 digital income opportunities, including 1,908 for Jordanian women and 107 for Syrians, through talent programmes, digital economy initiatives, and company expansion agreements.

Project also mobilised private investments exceeding $14.76 million to support startups and digital platforms. A total of 102 startups benefited from development and market-alignment programmes. Additionally, 1,459 individuals engaged in digital economy activities via platforms and civil society organisations, including 1,009 women and 252 Syrians, while 406 received specialised training in freelancing platforms.