They addressed issues on information, information technology and the twenty first century, e-commerce, education, labor market, high tech and their effect on society and the civil and formal organizations. Concurrent with the conference was a scientific exhibition for I.T. equipment and applications in various sectors together with an exhibition of all the scientific research projects that were funded by the European Union Commission. 12 th Meeting of the Euro-Mediterranean Information Society Steering Committee, Vienna, December, 1998. The meeting also discussed proposed projects and action plans and workshop programs that will be held in the region. The Committee is headed by the Prime Minister with the membership of the Ministers of Development Affairs, Public Works, Transportation, Water and Irrigation and Energy and Mineral Resources, Post and Communication, Finance, Planning, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan with the President of the National Information Centre as Secretary for the Committee.
Issue directives to the different public organizations as needed.
Secure financial allocations to execute the action plan swiftly. Monitor the execution through regular reporting. Encourage organizations of the private sector to find solutions forthe problem within their area of interest. Contrary to what one might think, national organizations in Jordan have been studying and analyzing ways and means of combating the Y2K problem before the onset of the year 2000. Several workshops and seminars have been held to raise the issue and to discuss it in brainstorming sessions and at higher government levels.