This study is on the role of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Policy Reforms in the Education Sector in Jordan. The most important of these are: Identifying the objective, priorities, strategies, role and participation of CSOs in policy reforms in the education sector. They also involve uncovering their approach towards changing the education sector, and consequently understanding the types of conditions and coalitions that lead to changing policies. The study adopted a qualitative data analysis methodology, with field work commencing in May 2023 and continuing till the end of July 2023. It followed a detailed survey that was conducted by prominent CSOs in the education sector, and comprehensive reviews of the literature and available sources. Our research methodology included individual interviews (45 minutes each) with active players participating in different forms of mobilizing the education sector.
CSOs in Jordan operate according to the provisions of the Jordanian Law on Associations (No. 51) of 2008 and its amendments, the most recent of which was issued in 2003, as well as regulations and instructions arising therefrom. This amendment has faced objection from the majority of CSOs, who requested from the government to revise it, as it seemed like an attempt from the government to marginalize the sector, constraining the work of CSOs in Jordan.
Constraints: Some CSOs have either explicitly refused to conduct the interview, or tacitly refused by their failure over the course of over three months to conduct the interviews. These interviews were subsequently not conducted either due to the interviewees stating that they were constantly busy, or the lack of response.
