Ajloun: Minister of Government Communication Mohammad Momani discussed strengthening youth participation in public life and equipping young people with the tools needed for awareness and positive influence amid rapid media and digital transformations.
According to Jordan News Agency, during a meeting on Sunday in Ajloun with a group of young entrepreneurs at the Centre for Change Agents for Sustainable Development, Momani said youth are genuine partners in the political modernisation process and in shaping the future. He highlighted that young people receive direct attention from His Majesty King Abdullah II and Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, emphasizing that they represent the first line of defence against digital misinformation.
Momani stated that the graduation of the first cohort of national service recruits reflects the state's commitment to empowering youth and strengthening their engagement in national work, enhancing their readiness to participate in various national initiatives. He added that the government is committed to maintaining dialogue with young people and listening to their priorities to help translate them into more practical and realistic policies.
The minister emphasized that increasing youth participation in decision-making is a key pillar for ensuring the sustainability and effectiveness of public policies. He explained that the Ministry of Government Communication is working to develop effective communication tools targeting youth, particularly through media and information literacy programs aimed at fostering critical and responsible awareness and enabling young people to engage thoughtfully with digital content.
Momani warned of the challenges posed by the rapidly evolving digital environment, with media becoming an influential force in shaping public awareness and opinion. He called for strengthening media professionalism and combating misinformation, rumors, and hate speech. He praised the role of the Centre for Change Agents for Sustainable Development and its initiatives, including the "Voice of Ajloun" radio station, in supporting community media and strengthening the role of local media in serving society.
Momani expressed that the government is counting on young people to engage responsibly with public issues and contribute to promoting national awareness, volunteerism, and initiative. He added that meetings with young entrepreneurs reinforce confidence in Jordan's future and in the ability of its youth to succeed.
Representatives of the centre discussed its main projects and initiatives in the fields of sustainable development and youth empowerment, reaffirming their commitment to providing spaces for dialogue, capacity building, and greater community participation. Founded in 2016 through a youth initiative in Ajloun, the Centre for Change Agents for Sustainable Development implements programmes focused on development, innovation, and social justice. The centre has supported and supervised around 60 projects, participated in organising nearly 100 dialogue sessions, and built a network of more than 1,000 local and national partner entities.