Achieve Social Development through Learning for all
Jordan has always been home to people from many different backgrounds. Over the years, Jordanian society has made progress through education and human capacity building.
Vision and motivation
Amman seeks to transform into a learning city by providing continuous learning opportunities for all and developing a value system to guide daily life. Project ‘Amman Learning City’ promotes informal and non-formal learning opportunities in local communities, and generates dialogue and interaction within those communities. It is the first of its kind in the Arab world.
Challenges and goals
Amman’s fundamental focus is on development in order to combat problems such as disrespect for the law, inequality, intolerance and violence. Amman’s learning city initiative combats the marginalization of informal and non-formal learning and encourages citizens to recognize their role in the learning process.
Plan and implementation
The city creates community-based learning opportunities by connecting people who are keen to learn with those who are willing to share their knowledge, turning used and abandoned locations into functional learning spaces, and encouraging people to adapt learning experiences and to welcome learners and visitors into various areas of Amman’ society.
Capacity-building and knowledge-sharing are key concepts of Amman’s learning city project. Amman’s citizens are encouraged to explore the city, discover learning spaces in other neighbourhoods, participate in learning events, and meet people and build networks. The project promotes learning that is radically different from that offered within the formal education system. This culture of development and learning is gradually spreading throughout the municipality.
We are looking forward to improving daily life in Amman by creating a learning city for all citizens, offering opportunities, and sharing knowledge and values for the welfare of communities and visitors.
Mr Yousef Al-Shawarbeh
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