This policy brief explores the evolving dynamics of leadership among youth and women in Jordan, positioning leadership as a central enabler of civic and political participation. It draws on insights from the Youth Civic and Political Participation Policy Lab -organized by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) in collaboration with the Center for Strategic Studies at the University of Jordan -particularly the 8th session, Women, Youth, and Leadership: Lessons Learned, held in October 2024.
This session served as a validation space, building on discussions from the first three Labs (February–May 2024), where twenty students of political science and law examined topics including: 1) Social Norms and Political Processes; 2) Women’s Leadership in Jordan; and 3) Youth Social Capital.
The session also integrated preliminary findings from the 2024 Gen G research on inclusive leadership, exploring how leadership traits and practices can support youth and women’s meaningful engagement across public, private, and civil society sectors.
