{"id":8968,"date":"2025-09-28T12:36:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T09:36:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iccjo.org\/the-safe-youth-political-space-in-rural-areas-is-hosting-dr-haifa-al-najjar-for-a-discussion-on-national-labor-and-education-policies-and-local-priorities-in-rural-communities-in-ajloun\/"},"modified":"2025-10-11T15:33:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T12:33:40","slug":"the-safe-youth-political-space-in-rural-areas-is-hosting-dr-haifa-al-najjar-for-a-discussion-on-national-labor-and-education-policies-and-local-priorities-in-rural-communities-in-ajloun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iccjo.org\/en\/the-safe-youth-political-space-in-rural-areas-is-hosting-dr-haifa-al-najjar-for-a-discussion-on-national-labor-and-education-policies-and-local-priorities-in-rural-communities-in-ajloun\/","title":{"rendered":"“The ‘Safe Youth Political Space in Rural Areas’ is hosting Dr. Haifa Al-Najjar for a discussion on national labor and education policies and local priorities in rural communities in Ajloun.”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Ajloun \u2013 The Intermediaries of Change Center for Sustainable Development , in partnership with Sawt Ajloun Community Radio and in cooperation with the German Rosa Luxemburg Foundation, organized an interactive political dialogue entitled: \u201cNational Labor and Education Policies and Local Priorities in Rural Communities,\u201d as part of efforts to enhance youth political and civic engagement in rural areas.<\/p>\n\n

Participants in the dialogue included:<\/p>\n\n

Her Excellency Dr. Haifa Al-Najjar, Member of the Jordanian Senate and former Minister of Culture,<\/p>\n\n

Professor Dr. Wafa Al-Khadra, an expert in higher education reform,<\/p>\n\n

Ms. Nermin Murad, an expert in public policy and institutional reform,<\/p>\n\n

The team of young leaders in the “Safe Political Youth Space \u2013 Rief” project.<\/p>\n\n

Dr. Haifa Al-Najjar emphasized the importance of dialogue sessions in empowering youth, noting that Ajloun Governorate serves as a rich platform for knowledge and learning despite existing challenges. She stressed that self-learning is a gateway to innovation, calling for the promotion of values, courage, and constructive criticism, as well as the adoption of a comprehensive vision that links economic and political modernization. She highlighted the vital roles of teachers, families, and students in driving the development process.Dr. Al-Najjar also added that the government has a comprehensive strategy to develop cultural industries. This strategy is based on supporting young creatives, encouraging investment in creative sectors, and linking culture to the national economy. It focuses on building an environment that nurtures creativity, strengthening partnerships with the private sector, and developing the necessary infrastructure to advance cultural industries.<\/p>\n\n

For her part, Dr. Wafa Al-Khadra explained that education is facing global challenges, most notably the gap between academic curricula and labor market demands, as well as the disconnect between the traditional roles of schools and their evolving functions in the age of educational platforms. She emphasized the need to translate knowledge and skills into practical applications that serve both society and the job market.Dr. Al-Khadra stressed the importance of fostering critical and creative thinking, enhancing teachers’ capacities, and equipping them with modern tools. She noted that education has become a lifelong process that requires openness to technology and innovation.<\/p>\n\n

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Public policy and institutional reform expert Ms. Nermin Murad highlighted that the available job opportunities fall short of meeting the growing number of graduates. She pointed to several critical gaps facing youth, including limited funding for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), high bank loan interest rates, weak managerial capacities, and the absence of proper guidance in choosing academic specializations that align with labor market needs.<\/p> \n

She noted that these challenges significantly contribute to rising unemployment rates, particularly in rural areas. Murad called for stronger support for entrepreneurship and specialized vocational training programs, as well as enhancing partnerships between the government, private sector, and academic institutions. She also stressed the importance of promoting a culture of self-employment and equipping youth with innovation and digital tools to create new, non-traditional job opportunities.<\/p> \n

Meanwhile, public policy expert Mr. Mohammad Bani Mustafa, who moderated the dialogue, emphasized the importance of public policy dialogue spaces in empowering youth and communities as true partners in political reform and development processes. He underlined the need for analytical approaches and community-based participation as essential tools to understand both local and national priorities, which, he argued, would open the door to fair, inclusive, and sustainable local development for all.<\/p> \n \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\n

Project Director Ahmed Abdelkader emphasized that the political dialogue represents a distinctive experience in empowering rural youth to actively participate in shaping public policies and opening direct communication channels with decision-makers. This, he noted, strengthens trust between youth and official institutions and supports the path toward democracy and sustainable development in marginalized areas.<\/p>\n\n

For his part, community participation and local development expert Suhaib Ahmed Rababaah explained that the session provided a vital platform for youth to express their needs and propose practical solutions. He emphasized that their active participation contributes to building a society capable of addressing educational challenges, improving its quality, and enhancing job opportunities and the environment that supports them\u2014ensuring comprehensive and equitable development for both genders.He also stressed the importance of increasing accountability among decision-makers to guarantee equal opportunities for youth in rural communities and to reduce marginalization and exclusion caused by developmental and social disparities and biases. Rababaah highlighted the need to focus particularly on youth-related issues, work, and education.<\/p>\n\n

During the dialogue, young leaders discussed national and local priorities related to labor and education, contributing to the development of practical visions that promote fairness in the distribution of opportunities and developmental services. Their discussions also supported national efforts to improve the quality of education and enhance employment opportunities for youth in rural areas.<\/p>\n\n

#Rural_Youth #Safe_Rural_Space #Jordanian_Youth #Change_Mediators #Ajloun_Voice #Rural_Areas<\/p>\n\n

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