Public hearing brings Balqa MPs with constituents

AMMAN — A public hearing took place in Salt on Saturday as part of an EU-funded project to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Lower House, bringing together Balqa MPs with their constituents, according to an EU statement. "The hearing... was the first interactive discussion between MPs and civil society organisations of this governorate," the statement said.

Citizens and organised groups (NGOs, trade unions, private sector) had an opportunity to express their vision and build a sustainable relationship with MPs. This event is a tool for lawmakers to reflect citizens’ interests along their mandate and report on their own performance to receive feedback, the statement said.