Rawabdeh receives delegation of Arab youth forum participants

By Petra - Aug 26,2015 - Last updated at Aug 26,2015

AMMAN — The lack of partisan programmes that address citizens’ concerns and issues in the Arab region led to a slowdown in reforms and the decline of trust in democracy, Senate President Abdur-Ra’uf S.

Rawabdeh said Wednesday. Receiving a delegation of participants in the 12th Youth of the Arab Capitals Forum, Rawabdeh criticised the technocratic system of ministries, stressing that a minister should be a decision maker rather than a specialised technician in his ministry.

Sami Majali, president of the Higher Youth Council organising the forum, highlighted the importance of the event in empowering young Arabs, increasing communication among them and exchanging expertise.

A total of 80 young Arab men and women representing 15 countries are taking part in the event, held under the theme “Arab youths and media”.

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