Young Arab leaders to convene at media institute for ‘Debate to Action’

AMMAN — Scores of “young emerging leaders” from eight Arab countries are scheduled to convene at the Jordan Media Institute (JMI) on Sunday for “Debate to Action”: Communication and Leadership Programme, according to a JMI statement released Saturday.

“At least 30 young women and men from Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Libya are expected to benefit from the sessions which aim to develop their ability to make their voice heard in the public realm and to turn their ideas into action,” the JMI said.

The five-day programme is held in partnership with the Anna Lindh Foundation and is part of the “Debate to Action” strategic research and development project funded by the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The project is focused on the role of youth leadership and debate in strengthening resilience, and promoting socioeconomic participation.