Amman: An Indonesian government delegation concluded an eight-day visit to Jordan on Monday aimed at exchanging expertise on the economic empowerment and inclusion of persons with disabilities. The July 20-27 visit took place under a trilateral cooperation initiative between Jordan, Indonesia, and Germany, funded by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) to foster South-South cooperation. Coordinated by Jordan's Higher Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (HCD), the itinerary showcased national policies, disability data management, institutional coordination, and public-private partnerships.
According to Jordan News Agency, the delegation was led by Maliki Maliki, Deputy Minister for Community Empowerment, Population, and Employment at Indonesia's Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas). It included representatives from government ministries, disability organizations, social institutions, experts, and the private sector. The visit opened with the delegation attending the Arab Regional Conference tracking the outcomes of the 3rd Global Disability Summit. They also joined a joint capacity-building program on economic inclusion alongside Jordanian and German counterparts.
During visits to HCD and key public institutions, delegates were briefed on the Kingdom's rights-based approach, including national governance frameworks, accessibility programs, independent living initiatives, and the national identification card system for persons with disabilities. The delegation conducted several field visits to observe accessible infrastructure and services, including the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, the 114 emergency hotline for the deaf, the Al-Muqabalain Government Services Center, and the Madaba Institute For Mosaic Art And Restoration. They visited the ministries of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Labor, Social Development, and Planning and International Cooperation to explore digital transformation and employment strategies.
The visit wrapped up with a joint workshop hosted by HCD and GIZ, where participants reviewed progress since the initial learning exchanges in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, and discussed future strategies to promote disability rights and sustainable economic participation. The Higher Council said the visit further reinforces Jordan's growing role as a regional hub for advancing disability rights and inclusive policies while showcasing the Kingdom's experience in promoting independent living and the full participation of persons with disabilities.