The Department of Statistics (DoS) and the Jordan Telecommunications Group - Orange Jordan have signed a technical and institutional cooperation agreement. The company, under this collaboration, will develop and implement the software system and digital solutions supporting the 2026 General Population and Housing Census project.

Director of the DoS, His Excellency Dr. Haider Freihat, signed the agreement with Chief Enterprise Business Unit Officer at Orange Jordan, Eng. Ahmad Abu Diab.

This agreement establishes a framework to strengthen partnerships between public and private sectors, along with supporting the national digital transformation process and leveraging modern technology for one of Jordan’s most critical national projects "the General Population and Housing Census 2026”. The initiative contributes to significantly improving the efficiency of statistical processes, accelerating data production, and enhancing overall data accuracy.

Moreover, as part of the agreement, Orange Jordan will develop and integrate software systems while providing a secure technological environment to support every stage of the census. This operational workflow spans from the initial field listing and building numbering phase, through the actual population and housing enumeration stage, to data processing and the generation of preliminary and final results in accordance with the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Furthermore, the agreement entails providing ongoing technical support, assisting with field operations, transferring technical knowledge, and building human resource capacities within the department to ensure sustainable institutional development.

Both parties emphasized their commitment to adopting international best practices and standards in cybersecurity and data protection. This approach will strengthen information security, safeguard the confidentiality of statistical data, and support the Kingdom's strategy to execute an advanced, fully digital census powered by cutting-edge technical solutions.

Eng. Abu Diab expressed Orange Jordan’s pride in this prominent strategic partnership with the DoS, highlighting the company's position as a leading digital provider and trusted partner in the Kingdom. He added that the agreement reflects Orange Jordan’s commitment to supporting national digital transformation efforts through advanced infrastructure and innovative digital solutions, leveraging its extensive technological expertise and capabilities to ensure the successful, accurate, and seamless implementation of this landmark national project.

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