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Vision Statement |
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The vision of the REACH
Initiative and int@j is for |
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Mission Statement |
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The mission of int@j (the
Information Technology Association of Jordan), a voluntary non-profit,
private organization is to effectively represent, promote, and advance the
Jordanian software and IT services industry in the global market. |
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Objectives |
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The new IT Association is
the focal point for all Jordanian IT industry-related activities. The
Association is open to all value added IT related, software development
and support enterprises. It proposes to fulfill its mission through the
following objectives: |
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Advocate |
industry issues - represent
IT industry interests and lobby with government and international groups;
propose national initiatives and conduct public relations efforts. |
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Promote |
industry investment
opportunities in Jordan - promote Venture Capital (VC) and Initial Public
Offerings (IPOs); form relationships with local export-oriented groups;
represent the industry at conferences and trade shows; set up databases
and publicize membership through websites, newsletters, hyperlinks,
promotional materials and advertising. |
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Provide |
industry research and
market information- conduct market studies; disseminate local, regional
and international opportunities; provide market trends. |
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Effect |
standardization,
certification and quality control in the IT industry -promote
certification bodies and their value addition; enforce an IT industry code
of ethics; standardize employment contracts and benefit packages. |
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Support |
human resource development
- work with educational institutions to focus on critical skills;
strengthen ties with local universities and collaborate with overseas
universities; and initiate industry programs to benefit university
students. |
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Advance |
industry intellectual
property rights - certify IPR compliance; update members in IPR law
changes; and work towards local IPR regulations conducive to IT industry
growth. |
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Form |
international IT industry
alliances - actively seek alliances with global players; develop and
attract venture capital funds; and disseminate success stories. |
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Manage |
industry stakeholder
relations and resolve industry conflicts - build and reinforce bridges
among association Members; and between association Members and government,
media, universities, NGOs and donors. |
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