Jordan Design Report 2018-2020 – For Public Comment

In 2021, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM)The Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) is OGP’s accountability arm and the main means of tracking progress in participating countries. The IRM provides independent, evidence-based, and objective ... published the Design Report for Jordan’s fourth action planAction plans are at the core of a government’s participation in OGP. They are the product of a co-creation process in which government and civil society jointly develop commitments to open governmen.... The report covers the action plan development process and the design of commitments.

In Jordan, the IRM researcher Aida Murad’s findings are summarized below:

Jordan undertook a highly collaborative co-creation processCollaboration between government, civil society and other stakeholders (e.g., citizens, academics, private sector) is at the heart of the OGP process. Participating governments must ensure that a dive.... This process resulted in an action plan that promises to open new avenues for Jordanians to participate in their government. In particular, Jordan committed to engaging civil society and the public in national dialogues around key legislationCreating and passing legislation is one of the most effective ways of ensuring open government reforms have long-lasting effects on government practices. Technical specifications: Act of creating or r.... Looking ahead, implementing agencies should publish details about how citizen input was considered and incorporated into legislative reforms.

The report is currently available in English and Arabic. The 14-day public comment period begins on 3 September 2021 and closes on 16 September 2021. Comments can be submitted here, below, or by email to irm@opengovpartnership.org.