The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with the German Jordanian University and the Jordan Strategy Forum, has launched Jordan’s National Report within the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2024/2025. The report is part of the “Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Economic Development and Employment in Jordan” project, implemented by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the European Union.
The report highlights notable progress made by Jordan in several entrepreneurship indicators. Jordan ranked second among the seven Arab countries featured in the report in the Total Early-stage Entrepreneurial Activity (TEA) index. It also recorded a significant reduction in the gender gap, dropping from 9.2% to 3%, reflecting improvements in women's entrepreneurial empowerment. Additionally, Jordan placed second in the Established Business Ownership (EBO) index, indicating the sustainability of entrepreneurial ventures.
The report also pointed to enhancements in the enabling environment for entrepreneurship, particularly in indicators such as market dynamics, government policies, support programs, and market entry regulation.
To support the continuity of Jordan’s participation in the GEM reports, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Ministry, the German Jordanian University, and the Jordan Strategy Forum. The agreement aims to strengthen research capabilities and ensure regular participation in future reports.
Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Eng. Sami Alsmairat, stated that “these results reflect the government's commitment to fostering an entrepreneurial environment, and that accurate data is the foundation of effective policy-making,” emphasizing that “entrepreneurship is a pillar of sustainable economic development.”
President of the German Jordanian University, Prof. Dr. Aladdin Al-Halhouli, noted that “survey-based research helps in understanding the entrepreneurial landscape and directing programs more effectively,” affirming the university’s role as a national partner in supporting the innovation ecosystem.
Meanwhile, the Executive Director of the Jordan Strategy Forum, Nisreen Barakat, emphasized that “the report serves as a strategic platform for evidence-based policymaking and progress tracking,” highlighting the importance of partnership in supporting analytical economic dialogue.