Amman, June 2 (Petra) — The King Abdullah II Fund for Development
(KAFD) on Tuesday launched the 15th cycle of its civil service
development project, enrolling 17 public sector employees from
various ministries and government institutions in an intensive
leadership and management training program.

KAFD Director General Samer Al-Mufleh said the project aligns with
Jordan’s Public Sector Modernization Roadmap and reflects the vision
of His Majesty King Abdullah II to build efficient state institutions
capable of improving the quality of public services.

Al-Mufleh added that the project reinforces KAFD’s role as a national
umbrella supporting development and modernization initiatives, with a
primary focus on investing in human resources and cultivating
leadership capabilities within the public sector.

Implemented in partnership with the UK-based Inspirational Group, the
program targets mid-level public sector managers. Participants were
selected following a series of standardized evaluations and
interviews to identify high-potential candidates.

The curriculum consists of three training phases, with two conducted
in Jordan and a third held at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in
the United Kingdom. The training model bridges theory and practice,
covering leadership and followership, negotiation, problem-solving,
persuasion, and decision-making.

The program also incorporates training on leveraging artificial
intelligence tools in leadership and public policy development,
alongside a practical field study at Sandhurst to enhance
high-performance teamwork and equip participants to handle modern
administrative challenges.

Since its inception, the project has completed 14 cycles, benefiting
337 government employees. According to KAFD, 147 past participants
have successfully advanced to senior leadership positions across
various state institutions, demonstrating the program’s impact on
public sector career trajectories.

//Petra// AF