2013
Jordan Parliamentary Elections
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IRI IN JORDAN
Since 2005, IRI’s program in Jordan focuses on connecting citizens and government by promoting
democratic governance and strong political parties. IRI grassroots-focused activities encourage
democratic participation on the national and local levels by engaging civil society, particularly
women and youth, and preparing political parties and candidates for elections.
Through its democratic governance programs, IRI helps local civil society groups connect with their
elected officials, involving them in decision-making processes and encouraging government bodies
to be more responsive and accountable to constituencies. Program activities include civil society
advocacy workshops, citizen sponsored issue forums, mayors’ roundtable discussions and
workshops for mayors and their staff on constituent relations and communications.
IRI also offers workshops to political parties and candidates to strengthen their skills and prepare
them for elections. IRI workshops help parties and candidates develop more effective issue-based
platforms, campaigns, political messages and internal communications plans.
IRI’s work is informed and supported by regular public opinion research at the national and
municipal level, helping focus government officials, key decision-makers and political parties on the
issues that matter most to the Jordanian public.
