Memorandum of Understanding with Rwanda to Enhance Cooperation in Information Technology

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, the memorandum was signed by Jordanian Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Sami Sameerat, and Rwandan Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire.

According to the statement, the memorandum aims to expand the horizons of cooperation between the two countries in the fields of digital transformation and modern technologies, exchange experiences and experiments in the development of the information and communication technology sector, enhance innovation and build digital capacities, which contributes to supporting digital development in both countries.

Sameerat emphasized, according to the statement, the importance of this memorandum in enhancing cooperation relations between Jordan and Rwanda, and opening new horizons for exchanging experiences and experiments in the fields of digital economy and technology, pointing out that international cooperation constitutes a basic pillar for accelerating digital transformation, developing government services, building capacities, and benefiting from the opportunities provided by modern technologies.

He said that the memorandum allows the two countries to cooperate in a number of priority areas, foremost of which are artificial intelligence, cloud computing, digital identity, cybersecurity and data protection, in addition to developing telecommunications infrastructure, digital payment systems and interoperability, which contributes to exchanging successful experiences and developing digital solutions that serve citizens and the business sector in both countries.

Sameerat added that the Ministry looks forward to building on this partnership to enhance cooperation between government institutions, the private sector, academic and research institutions in the two countries, develop digital competencies, support research, development and innovation, and work to translate the agreed areas of cooperation into joint projects and programs that achieve tangible results.

The memorandum also includes, according to the statement, exchanging knowledge and best practices in digital policies and strategies, the Internet of Things, big data and smart cities, e-commerce, and cooperation in disaster recovery services for data centers.

According to the statement, under the memorandum, the two sides will work to enhance communication and coordination between the concerned authorities in the two countries, exchange experiences and information, and cooperate in planning and implementing joint projects and programs in the agreed fields.

The memorandum stipulated the formation of a joint technical committee comprising representatives from both sides, which will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of cooperation areas, monitoring joint projects and activities, evaluating their progress, and holding periodic meetings every three months or as needed, which contributes to translating cooperation areas into practical programs and projects that serve the common interests of the two countries.