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The Independent Election Commission Launches a Program to Build the Capacities of Youth Leaders in Political Parties in the Governorates

The Independent Election Commission Launches a Program to Build the Capacities of Youth Leaders in Political Parties in the Governorates

The Independent Election Commission, in cooperation with the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy, and within the framework of the European Union's support for the democratic reforms program in Jordan, has launched a program to build the capacities of youth leaders in political parties in the governorates.

The program aims to enhance youth participation in public life, develop their leadership and political skills, and support their active participation in party work and decision-making, according to a statement by the Commission on Friday.

The program launch started from the Northern Region, through the implementation of two workshops; the first in Irbid Governorate, with the participation of youth from Irbid, Jerash, and Ajloun governorates, and the second in Zarqa Governorate, with the participation of youth from Zarqa and Mafraq governorates, with the program's activities to continue to include various governorates of the Kingdom.

The program includes a set of training axes focusing on developing the skills of youth party leaders, including political communication and effective communication strategies, analysis of political messages and gaining support, leadership styles, accountability and responsibility, ethics and public trust, in addition to self-management, discipline, flexibility, conflict management, and coalition building.

The program also covers concepts and principles of democracy and political participation, rights and freedoms, the Jordanian constitution and legislation, the relationship between the constitution and the law, as well as the role of political parties, youth, and civil society institutions in public life and promoting the principles of good governance.

The workshops include interactive sessions, specialized discussions, applications, and practical exercises, which contribute to enhancing the knowledge and skills of the participants and enabling them to play a more effective role in party and political life.

The implementation of the program comes within the framework of the Independent Election Commission's efforts to enhance the capacities of political parties, support youth participation in political and party life, and build the capacities of youth party leaders capable of contributing effectively to public work.

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