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Business association boosts tech firms at home and abroad
Association Advances the Tech Industry
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"It is not only our voice for communicating with the government, but also our unbiased representative with international investors," says ITG president and CEO Walid Tahabsem.
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In May 2000, the Information Technology Association-Jordan — "int@j" — was launched to represent, promote
and advance the Jordanian software and technology services industry in the global market. USAID helped int@j
develop a five-year strategic plan, provided grants and equipment and trained the association's management
and staff.
Today, it is the most dynamic and successful business association in Jordan, claiming more than 125 members
and offering a wide range of member services, including public policy advocacy, international promotion and
specialized training. int@j is also the private-sector leader of the REACH Initiative, a partnership between
business and government that aims to transform Jordan into a regional technology hub and an exporter of
technology products and services to the world.
Walid Tahabsem, president and CEO of ITG, a software company and int@j member, says the association has
given his and other Jordanian tech firms a real boost, both at home and abroad. "int@j plays a critical role
in the industry's development, and does so with the utmost professionalism. It is not only our voice for
communicating with the government, but also our unbiased representative with international investors."
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