Amman: Minister of Youth Raed Adwan and Minister of Government Communication and Government Spokesperson Mohammad Momani on Wednesday participated in the opening of national consultation sessions to develop the National Youth Strategy 2026-2030 in the media and communications sector, organized by the Ministry of Youth. Adwan emphasized the media sector's role as a national partner in fostering discourse that represents the aspirations and concerns of young people, aiming to boost their engagement with state institutions and reinforce values of belonging, participation, and responsibility.
According to Jordan News Agency, Adwan stated that the development of the National Youth Strategy is part of a participatory approach adopted by the Ministry of Youth, aligned with Royal directives that view young people as key drivers of modernization and development. He highlighted youth policy as a national priority requiring integrated institutional efforts to effectively address the needs of young people and achieve measurable and sustainable outcomes.
Adwan noted that young people have been involved throughout all stages of the strategy's development via higher and technical committees, as well as a youth advisory team representing all governorates, to engage in dialogue and consultations and convey youth perspectives in an organized manner. He mentioned that the Ministry is working to create an implementable strategy based on measurable impact and results, shifting from isolated activities to sustained national programs grounded in planning and evaluation.
Momani, speaking during the consultation session, stated that the media is a key partner in supporting youth and amplifying their role in national development by highlighting their issues, initiatives, and success stories. He acknowledged the Ministry of Youth's broad participatory approach with young people and institutions, which contributes to developing a strategy that reflects youth aspirations and responds to current priorities.
Momani stressed the importance of providing young people with platforms to actively shape public discourse and emphasized the need to strengthen their presence in national media narratives as partners in development. He called for empowering youth in media by enhancing their skills in communication, content production, and digital media, and expanding their participation in producing media messages that reflect their perspectives.
He cautioned that rapid digital transformation has increased challenges related to misinformation, rumours, and hate speech, underscoring the importance of promoting balanced media discourse and responsible digital citizenship. Momani noted that the success of any youth strategy depends on the media's ability to build a national narrative that supports young people and strengthens their role in shaping the future.
The session featured a presentation on the strategy's methodology, timeline, thematic development process, and monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. It also included two dialogue sessions addressing challenges and gaps in youth media, as well as priorities, future aspirations, and recommendations.