$4.2 Million from the World Bank to Develop Artificial Intelligence in Jordan

Al-Taj News – The government signed a grant agreement with the World Bank worth $4.2 million to finance the development and testing of artificial intelligence applications in government institutions, and to prepare for expanding the services of the “Sanad” platform to include the business sector, as part of the additional financing arrangements for the “Youth, Technology, and Jobs” project.

According to World Bank documents, the Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Zeina Toukan, signed the grant agreement on October 31, while it was signed on behalf of the World Bank by the Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Dalia Khalifa.

The grant aims to finance preparatory activities for the additional financing of the project by developing practical artificial intelligence solutions in selected government sectors, conducting studies and assessments to determine the project’s components and priorities, as well as strengthening the capacities of the relevant institutions to design and implement digital solutions.

The activities include developing and testing artificial intelligence applications to improve government work procedures and increase the efficiency of service delivery, including solutions capable of carrying out multiple tasks and procedures, in addition to developing AI-based tools through the “Sanad” platform.