(MENAFN- Alghad Newspaper)
It isn't so weird seeing so many Jordanians the end of July with such a cynical zest, given the abundance of crises and major events which took place throughout the month. Put aside the heatwaves! The real joy isn't in the streets though, but within the halls of the government, whose miracle is to have survived crises hotter even than the very sun of July!
July's over, and with the month's passing, so passes the Aqsa Mosque crisis, Hweitat's, and the incident of the Israeli Embassy.
With the beginning of the new month, the government catches their breath, in the hope that the decentralisation and municipality elections go well, two weeks from now.
Soon enough, the government will have a bundle of other challenges to face up to, chief among them is the implementation of a new condition, imposed by the IMF.
If not to implement it, then at least to renegotiate a lighter alternative.
Most probably, the National Policy Council (NPC) is convinced that keeping the current government formation is much better than letting them go.
Rightly so, because what is needed is not a government reshuffle.
There is a pressing need for a comprehensive development of state policies, tools, and instruments, to learn from mistakes, and enhance the government's response to crises.
Along these lines, insider sources confirm that the government has decided to dedicate all their efforts, after the elections, to the implementation of the projects they have begun.
The Prime Minister, and Cabinet of course, sees these projects as priorities.
According to sources within the Prime Ministry, the premier has begun to consider pursuing them above all else, as they comprise the bulk and essence of his government's agenda.
Notably, these projects include mainly reforming the public device, on the multitude of tiers. Be it in regards to raising the public sector's effectiveness or its rehabilitation, the aim is to overcome bureaucratic obstacles which hinder development, to build a stronger connection between the public sector and society.
Notwithstanding, there is also a need to address obstacles to investment, as well as to tackle the rising trend of bribery, petty and administrative corruption, not to mention nepotism.
These are dangerous perils to the public institution.
Needless to say, this is a historic mission, and it is haunting both the premier and the NPC alike.
As significant and unpostponable as it is, there is yet another crucial task for the government, which is even more imminent; reforming public education.
Omar Razzaz was chosen for this task, but as qualified as he is, this one requires the cooperation of multiple parties.
It is known that Queen Rania is supporting this sector, on several levels, from developing educators to curriculums all the way to the sector's infrastructure. The Queen did promise that this sector will see a fundamental qualitative transformation.
Hence, the Premier sees this, no less an important task than reforming the public sector, as indispensable to his government's agendas.
The third priority is enhancing the health sector, vertically and horizontally, which goes beyond constructing hospitals to building qualifications and easy, comfortable public access to medical services.
Last but not least are the issues related to Jordanian youth; challenges are building, and perils stare at them from all directions as extremism, drugs, and unemployment soar.
There is significant inclination within the government to found a strategic approach and action plan to safeguard and salvage our youth.
Now, that said, do these tasks sound impossible, extremely difficult, or possible to you?!
To be clear, it all depends on the political decision and dedication to get these tasks done. It requires as well an ability to construct a coherent, solid political vision, pillared by a convincing media narrative, which would help tap into the populace and guide the people.
Otherwise, these goals will not be attained.
Meanwhile, the above tasks lie at the heart of the Prime Minister's concern, and comprise the essence of his vision, which we should see unfold soon enough.
In this discourse, there may be ways to realising these goals and overcoming the massive obstacles which would, else, hinder progress.
This I will address in my article tomorrow.
This article is an edited translation of the Arabic version, published by AlGhad.
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