This policy brief addresses the role of social capital in Jordan and its impact on community engagement, political participation, and societal development. In particular, it explores the complex dynamics of youth social capital development and socio-cultural barriers to better understand its impact on young generations and enhance social justice among different societal segments.
The brief provides recommendations for government institutions, civil society organizations, and media outlets to promote the creation of social capital opportunities for Jordanian youth in political and civic spheres, thereby fostering a more cohesive and just Jordanian society.
The brief is an outcome of the Youth Civic and Political Participation Policy Lab, organized by the Arab Renaissance and Democracy Organization (ARDD) in partnership with the Center for Strategic Studies at the University of Jordan, as part of the New Generation Program.
It highlights the seventh session of the lab, “Exploring Ways to Develop Youth Social Capital in Jordan”, and what twenty participants from political science and law students from the University of Jordan discussed in this regard. Following the Lab’s work methodology, the session featured parliamentary and party activist, Dr. Younes Zahran and was moderated by ARDD’s Chief Executive Director, Ms. Samar Muhareb.
