Amman: Minister of Youth Raed Adwan on Sunday engaged in discussions with UN Resident Coordinator Sheri Ritsema-Anderson and representatives of UN agencies in Jordan to explore avenues for enhancing joint youth cooperation. Adwan emphasized the strategic partnership between the ministry and UN agencies in executing programs derived from the National Youth Strategy 2019-2025. He highlighted the ministry's plans to conduct a national youth survey, which will form a foundational database for the next phase of the strategy covering 2026-2030.
According to Jordan News Agency, Adwan outlined the ministry's focus on developing youth centers through improved programs, better infrastructure, and empowering youth workers. These efforts aim to increase youth participation in centers and address their training needs. Additionally, the ministry is committed to advancing the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2250 concerning youth, peace, and security, alongside promoting volunteerism.
Ritsema-Anderson expressed the UN agencies' dedication to coordinating efforts in support of the National Youth Strategy and national youth priorities, particularly in the domains of volunteerism, peace, security, and the empowerment of young women. She commended the government's initiative in developing and executing the strategy, underscoring the UN's commitment to enabling young people and increasing their engagement.
Representatives from various UN agencies reviewed mechanisms for youth cooperation and offered support for the ministry's plans and priorities. The discussions focused on implementing the National Youth Strategy to achieve national objectives and bolster meaningful youth participation across different sectors. The meeting included UNICEF Country Representative Marc Rubin, UNFPA Country Representative Himyar Abdulmagni, ILO Representative Amal Mowafy, UNDP Resident Representative Randa Aboul-Hosn, and UNRWA Deputy Director of Operations Gulnora Burkhanova.