UNDP, Norway partner to launch community-building ‘Network of Local Governments’ project

UNDP, Norway partner to launch community-building ‘Network of Local Governments’ project

AMMAN “” The Government of Norway, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), on Wednesday launched the "Network of Local Governments“ project in Dhiban Municipality.

The project aims to create a nationwide platform to more effectively link decision-makers at the national level with municipalities and local communities to promote regular public consultation and participation, according to a UNDP statement.

In this initial phase, the project targets 60 municipalities in six governorates: Irbid, Ajloun, Balqa, Madaba, Aqaba and Tafileh, covering the northern, central and southern regions of Jordan.