AMMAN — Norway and the
UNDP on Wednesday launched a
project in Dhiban municipality to connect national decision makers with local
officials and communities.
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The project, called “Network of Local Governments,” will
target 60 municipalities in 6 governorates, including Irbid, Ajloun, Balqa,
Aqaba, and Tafileh, according to a statement from UNDP, which added that the
project aims to create a platform to promote consultation and participation.
The launch included opening the first multi-purpose room in Dhiban
to host physical and virtual dialogue between decision-makers and
representatives from the community, including youth, women, and civil society
organizations.
The launch was attended by the governor of Madaba, Ali Al
Madi, ambassador of Norway to
Jordan, Tone Allers, UNDP resident representative
Jordan Sara Ferrer Olivella, deputy resident representative Majida Al-Assaf,
members of Madaba’s Governorate Senate, representatives from the Ministry of
Interior, Ministry of Local Administration, Dhiban Municipality and a group of
youth and civil society organizations.
Ali Al-Madi, the governor of Madaba opened the launch by
stating that, “We are pleased with this collaboration with the Royal Norwegian
Embassy and UNDP Jordan, as this present a valuable support to the community.
This is a great achievement, and I am happy that the project kicks off is from
Dhiban.”
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