Ajloun: A local dialogue session in Ajloun discussed youth participation in political and party life and ways to strengthen communication between young people and political parties.
According to Jordan News Agency, the session was organized by the Change Agents Center for Sustainable Development in Ajloun Governorate, with support from the King Abdullah II Fund for Development through the Empowerment Window for supporting political projects. It was held under the project "From Vision to Implementation: Investing in Youth for a Promising Political Future." The meeting was the first in a series of local dialogue sessions being held in the governorate to bring young people together with representatives of political parties, civil society organizations, and local leaders. The discussions focused on issues related to youth participation in public life and the development of practical recommendations reflecting their priorities.
Thirteen young people participated alongside representatives of political parties, civil society organizations, and local leaders. Discussions covered youth participation in party activities, challenges facing young people, and opportunities to increase their involvement in decision-making and positions of influence.
The participants also discussed the role of political parties in preparing and supporting young political leaders and whether party programs address youth priorities in education, training, employment, economic empowerment, entrepreneurship, and local development.
The session further considered ways to develop sustainable partnerships between political parties and young people based on dialogue, participation in public policy, and mutual trust.
Project Director Riham Qudah said the sessions provide an opportunity for young people to present their views and priorities directly to party representatives and local decision-makers. She said the project aims to turn the discussions into practical recommendations that address youth needs and contribute to political and party development at the local level.
Participants Montaser Al-Qudah, Haitham Arifej, Mamdouh Zghoul, and Ahmad Batoush highlighted the role of political parties in engaging young people in political life and stressed the need to provide them with opportunities to assume leadership and influential positions within parties.
They also stressed the importance of continued youth participation in political and party life and called on political parties to clearly define their political identities and positions and communicate them to the public. This, they said, would help young people understand the orientations of different parties and choose those that align with their views and aspirations, contributing to the national interest and effective political participation.