First and Second Jordan Youth Forum

Under the patronage of His Majesty the King, and in cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, KAFD organized the first and second Jordan Youth Forum in May, 2003 and July the following year. A group of distinguished students from various Jordanian universities participated in the two events along with administrators of educational institutions and specialists from the public and private sectors. The educators listened to the students' opinions and suggestions concerning the approach towards supporting innovation and distinction. His Majesty the King addressed both meetings, stressing on the importance of sustaining communication and productive partnership between the students and civil society institutions concerned with supporting students' innovation and excellence and enhancing their participation in planning the future. The second meeting decided to set up a follow- up committee comprising students and representatives from the public and private sector and NGO's, to work out a suitable mechanism of communication with the youth sector.