The GEM National Entrepreneurship Context Index (NECI) is far more than a scoreboard for public consumption. The Index can act as a guiding tool for policy decisions, as demonstrated by the experience of the Jordanian government.
The NECI measures the Entrepreneurial Framework Conditions (EFCs) that make up the context in which entrepreneurial activity takes place in a country. It is included as one of the impact indicators of Jordan’s Economic Modernization Vision, a national development plan launched in 2022 that outlines strategic goals through 2033 to drive sustainable economic growth, enhance competitiveness, and create 1,000,000 jobs across key sectors. Clear targets have been set for 2033, making the index Jordan’s yardstick for tracking entrepreneurial reforms.
The NECI was selected as a globally recognised and well-established indicator for assessing the national entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, as a member of the GEM Jordan National Team, formally nominated the NECI to the Prime Ministry, which is responsible for monitoring and evaluating progress toward the Vision. The NECI replaces a previously used indicator that has been discontinued since 2020.
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