Delivered from 17 to 19 September 2026, the training combined conceptual learning with practical exercises. The first day introduced key concepts related to meaningful youth participation, active citizenship, political modernization, and local decision-making. Participants explored how to distinguish broad concerns from clearly defined public issues, identify affected groups, and map the institutions and stakeholders relevant to potential responses. The second day focused on analyzing local issues and developing persuasive, evidence-based arguments. Participants examined the root causes and implications of community challenges and learned how to structure their ideas into coherent policy recommendations. The third day was dedicated to reviewing and presenting local youth issues. Youth refined their arguments, prepared presentations, assigned speaking roles, and practiced responding to questions and feedback, strengthening their advocacy and communication skills.
The programme brought together young participants to explore local issues and priorities from a youth perspective and to strengthen their role in shaping local decision-making processes. The training equipped participants with tools to analyse challenges facing their communities and develop practical solutions and initiatives that respond to local needs. It also highlighted the importance of meaningful youth participation and active citizenship in contributing to more inclusive local governance.
Key topics included political modernisation, the role of young people in municipal work, advocacy and lobbying skills, networking, and monitoring local services.
Through discussions and practical activities, participants were encouraged to translate their ideas into concrete actions and initiatives within their communities. The programme forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen youth engagement in public life and create opportunities for young people to contribute to local development and decision-making in Jordan.
