Minister of State for Public Sector Development Eng. Badriya Al-Balbisi today oversaw the conclusion of the 15th cycle of the Civil Service Development Project for 2026, in the presence of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) Eng. Haditha Al-Khrisha, British Ambassador to Jordan Philip Hall, and representatives of relevant government institutions.
The 15th cycle of the project, implemented by the King Abdullah II Fund for Development, brought together 17 male and female employees from various ministries, institutions, and government entities. Participants underwent a specialized training program designed around international best practices and expertise in leadership, management, and capacity development.
In remarks delivered during the ceremony, Al-Balbisi said the objectives of the Civil Service Development Project are closely aligned with the government’s public sector modernization efforts, noting that “investing in human resources, developing leadership skills, and improving performance are not separate objectives from government modernization; rather, they are essential conditions for its success.”
She underscored the project’s importance to administrative modernization, particularly as the second executive program for public sector modernization enters a phase of moving from building frameworks and systems toward achieving tangible impact on government performance and citizens’ lives.
Al-Balbisi noted that such impact cannot be achieved through legislation, regulations, and technology alone, but also depends on employees who possess the necessary competence and initiative, as well as leaders who go beyond managing work to effectively leading their teams through change.
She further stressed that government leadership in a rapidly changing world is no longer defined solely by position, but requires leaders capable of critical thinking and analysis, policymaking and influence, negotiation, leading high-performing teams, and understanding the opportunities offered by technology and artificial intelligence.
Concluding her remarks, Al-Balbisi addressed the participants, saying: “Do not return to your institutions as you left them. Return with a new question, a new idea, and a different approach to leading your teams and solving problems. Use the tools you have gained not only to advance your professional careers, but also to develop the institutions in which you work.”
For his part, Al-Khrisha said the Civil Service Development Project was developed to align with the Public Sector Modernization Roadmap by investing in human capital and equipping public sector employees with the skills and knowledge needed to perform their roles efficiently and effectively, noting that developing national capabilities is a key pillar for the success of modernization efforts.
Participants in the project completed three intensive training stages, two of which were conducted in Jordan, while the third was held at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom. The training model combined theoretical learning with practical application, covering leadership and followership skills, negotiation, problem-solving, influence and decision-making, as well as the use of artificial intelligence tools in leadership and public policy formulation.
The project also included a practical field study at the academy, contributing to the development of leadership skills, strengthening participants’ ability to work within high-performing teams, and enhancing their readiness to address contemporary leadership challenges.
Implemented in partnership with the UK-based Inspirational Group (IG), the Civil Service Development Project aims to enhance modern leadership and management skills among public sector employees, contributing to improved institutional performance and supporting public sector modernization efforts.
Since its launch in 2010, the project has benefited more than 300 employees, with more than 150 subsequently advancing to leadership positions, reflecting the project’s impact in developing national talent, strengthening their readiness to assume leadership roles, and contributing to improved institutional performance.