Amman, July 15 (Petra) – Minister of State for Public Sector
Development Badriya Balbisi on Wednesday introduced a Palestinian
delegation to Jordan’s public sector modernisation programme.

Balbisi said the modernisation project, launched at the start of the
Kingdom’s second centennial, is built on political, economic and
administrative reforms, with administrative modernisation serving as
a key pillar.

She discussed the government’s second executive programme for the
Public Sector Modernisation Roadmap (2026-2029), which aims to
deliver a citizen-centered, flexible, integrated and innovative
public sector through 111 projects implemented by 20 government
entities.

The minister said the programme focuses on translating reforms into
tangible improvements for Jordanians, enhancing government
efficiency, expanding the use of artificial intelligence in public
administration, improving spending efficiency and monitoring progress
through a national public sector modernisation index.

Balbisi reaffirmed Jordan’s readiness to support Palestine in public
sector modernisation, reflecting the strong ties between the two
countries.

Palestinian Anti-Corruption Commission Vice President Jamal Qash, who
headed the delegation, praised Jordan’s experience. He called for
exchanging expertise and noted that the visit focused on legislation,
including the Right to Information Law, as well as justice and
administrative reform.

The delegation received presentation from Suhair Kayed, adviser to
the Transparent Government Unit at the Ministry of Planning and
International Cooperation, on Jordan’s participation in the Open
Government Partnership (OGP).

Kayed said Jordan, the first Arab country to join the initiative in
2011, has implemented five national action plans and is finalising
its sixth for 2025-2029.

Kayed highlighted achievements under the initiative, including the
launch of the “Tawasul” e-participation platform, a national
integrity index, an open government data policy, a human rights
complaints mechanism on the “Bikhedmatkom” platform, and expanded
digital government services.

//Petra// AK