The map presenting Jordan’s path to reform is slowly unfolding.
The National Economic Workshop under the theme of
“Advancing into the future: unleashing the potential to modernize the economy”
and the Royal Committee to Modernize the Political System’s works are being
rolled out. And the government is working to finalize a program to develop the
public sector.
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With these bodies covering the political, economic,
and public sectors and keeping them active, the coming stage in the Kingdom
should see comprehensive changes that lead to renewed political,
administrative, and economic phases in Jordan.
High expectations are being held for the envisioned
change in the Jordanian system, proven through conversations amongst people in
the Kingdom. This is particularly noted given that King Abdullah himself
highlighted the topic of general change in his Independence Day speech. “The
new Jordan will belong to the young generations. They will chart the path
forward, with their strong determination and knowledge, and their openness to
the future and global development trends, which wait for no one,” His Majesty
said.
Any upcoming steps should take into consideration that people are eager to see serious concrete changes, particularly since the work of the two committees on both political and economic have already highlighted the internal challenges and problems.
It is important to remember that local,
on-the-ground preparations for these changes require a process of nurturing a
positive atmosphere, attracting people’s attention, and rebuilding trust in
government and public policies again; especially coming after years of the
government and its officials giving people hope for a better future ahead.
Socioeconomic development is a foundational
necessity to guarantee the sustainability of these changes, and it must be
achieved through local industry development and further involving youth in
microeconomic projects in their geographic areas.
Any upcoming steps should take into consideration
that people are eager to see serious concrete changes, particularly since the
work of the two committees on both political and economic have already
highlighted the internal challenges and problems. Given the knowledge of the
issues, the next logical step must lead us to a phase of implementing
solutions, focusing on easing the internal economic hardships, which is proving
to be the most critical challenge.
These upcoming changes should be able to restore
credibility and trust with the working class, transform the economy with concrete
steps to boost local industries, create a positive atmosphere for local
investment by building vital relations between the private and public sectors,
and pave the way for local investments that satisfy local needs, including
creating employment and generating a supply of critical resources.
Although change is a very long and complicated
process, it is critical not just to create the impression of change but to
restore hope and give people a chance to see and engage positively with the
process of change.
It is imperative to take clear, realistic steps,
apply new tactics, and introduce new faces to any successful transition. It is
now the time when actions should speak louder than words.
The writer is a Jordanian university professor and geopolitical expert. He is
a leading columnist in national, regional, and international media, offers
consultancies to think tanks and speaks at international conferences on Middle
East politics and developments.
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