Jordan Outlines Youth Strategy Priorities to Global Partners
Minister of Youth Dr. Raed Sami Al-Adwan said youth affairs are a national priority receiving royal attention, with young people placed at the forefront of Jordan’s national priorities and as a key pillar of the country’s political, economic and administrative modernization efforts.اضافة اعلان
Speaking during a meeting with ambassadors of donor countries and representatives of United Nations organizations working with youth, organized by the Ministry of Youth on Tuesday, Al-Adwan said the National Youth Strategy 2026–2030 represents a shared national framework for youth work rather than a plan limited to the Ministry of Youth.
He said the strategy provides a unified reference for the government and national and international partners to direct policies, programs and resources toward youth priorities through an implementation program based on measurable results and indicators.
Al-Adwan explained that the strategy was developed based on the 2025 National Youth Survey, which covered more than 12,000 young men and women across all governorates, in addition to consultation sessions involving more than 10,000 young people. Sector-specific consultations were also held with ministries, government institutions, the private sector, educational institutions, civil society organizations and international partners.
He noted that the ministry began implementing a number of central programs in 2026 aligned with the strategy’s priorities. It has also launched an integrated plan to activate youth centers by developing their infrastructure, strengthening the capacities of youth workers and improving youth programs.
The minister said the strategy is not merely a policy document, but is linked to an implementation program that provides the practical basis for carrying out projects and serves as a point of coordination between the government, partners and available resources.
He stressed that the next phase requires moving from scattered initiatives and projects toward integrated and interconnected programs based on the strategy’s priorities, building on achievements and investments made in previous years. This, he said, would ensure greater coordination, avoid duplication, maximize impact and sustain results.
Al-Adwan praised the partnership with participating embassies, UN agencies and international organizations working with youth in supporting programs and projects aimed at empowering young people and strengthening their participation. He reaffirmed the ministry’s policy of openness and partnership with all institutions working in the youth sector.
Secretary-General of the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation Omar Al-Fanek said the ministry is keen to strengthen joint efforts among participating ambassadors and direct support toward youth projects in a way that ensures greater coordination and integration. He noted that such cooperation is reflected in agreements between Jordan and the governments of partner countries and international organizations in the youth sector.
The participating ambassadors and representatives of international organizations expressed their support for efforts to develop the National Youth Strategy 2026–2030, particularly its extensive national youth survey and broad participatory and consultative approach.
They welcomed the collaborative approach to youth affairs and pledged support for implementing the strategy in a way that addresses young people’s needs and aspirations while expanding their opportunities in learning, employment, participation and innovation.
They also stressed the importance of adopting the National Youth Strategy 2026–2030 as a common framework for directing and coordinating youth-focused programs, projects and investments, strengthening integration between the government and international partners, and building on investments, partnerships and programs achieved in previous years to deliver measurable and sustainable impact.
Speaking during a meeting with ambassadors of donor countries and representatives of United Nations organizations working with youth, organized by the Ministry of Youth on Tuesday, Al-Adwan said the National Youth Strategy 2026–2030 represents a shared national framework for youth work rather than a plan limited to the Ministry of Youth.
He said the strategy provides a unified reference for the government and national and international partners to direct policies, programs and resources toward youth priorities through an implementation program based on measurable results and indicators.
Al-Adwan explained that the strategy was developed based on the 2025 National Youth Survey, which covered more than 12,000 young men and women across all governorates, in addition to consultation sessions involving more than 10,000 young people. Sector-specific consultations were also held with ministries, government institutions, the private sector, educational institutions, civil society organizations and international partners.
He noted that the ministry began implementing a number of central programs in 2026 aligned with the strategy’s priorities. It has also launched an integrated plan to activate youth centers by developing their infrastructure, strengthening the capacities of youth workers and improving youth programs.
The minister said the strategy is not merely a policy document, but is linked to an implementation program that provides the practical basis for carrying out projects and serves as a point of coordination between the government, partners and available resources.
He stressed that the next phase requires moving from scattered initiatives and projects toward integrated and interconnected programs based on the strategy’s priorities, building on achievements and investments made in previous years. This, he said, would ensure greater coordination, avoid duplication, maximize impact and sustain results.
Al-Adwan praised the partnership with participating embassies, UN agencies and international organizations working with youth in supporting programs and projects aimed at empowering young people and strengthening their participation. He reaffirmed the ministry’s policy of openness and partnership with all institutions working in the youth sector.
Secretary-General of the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation Omar Al-Fanek said the ministry is keen to strengthen joint efforts among participating ambassadors and direct support toward youth projects in a way that ensures greater coordination and integration. He noted that such cooperation is reflected in agreements between Jordan and the governments of partner countries and international organizations in the youth sector.
The participating ambassadors and representatives of international organizations expressed their support for efforts to develop the National Youth Strategy 2026–2030, particularly its extensive national youth survey and broad participatory and consultative approach.
They welcomed the collaborative approach to youth affairs and pledged support for implementing the strategy in a way that addresses young people’s needs and aspirations while expanding their opportunities in learning, employment, participation and innovation.
They also stressed the importance of adopting the National Youth Strategy 2026–2030 as a common framework for directing and coordinating youth-focused programs, projects and investments, strengthening integration between the government and international partners, and building on investments, partnerships and programs achieved in previous years to deliver measurable and sustainable impact.
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