Government Policy Advice (16.3.1)

1. President’s Office 

Oversees all high-level governmental engagements, coordinates official visits, establishes policy consultation pathways, and ensures alignment with national governance priorities. 

2. Sustainability & International Ranking Center (SIRC) 

SIRC manages SDG-related government collaborations and ensures proper documentation of policy advice activities provided to national agencies. 

3. Faculty of Law  

The Law Faculty is a primary contributor to governmental policy advice, providing expertise in legal reform, judicial practice, human rights, anti-corruption legislation, and regulatory frameworks. 

4. Hourani Center for Applied Scientific Research (HCASR) 

Supports evidence-based policy recommendations through applied scientific research relevant to national planning, public health, and technological advancement. 

5. Global Engagement Center (GEC) 

Facilitates international and governmental policy dialogues and strengthens cooperation with ministries, commissions, and regulatory agencies. 

1. Implementation of the Government Collaboration Policy 

The policy provides the official framework through which AAU collaborates with ministries, commissions, and regulatory bodies, enabling structured and ongoing policy guidance. 

2. Application of the Government Expert Consultation Procedure  

This procedure defines mechanisms for providing expert advice to government bodies, including criteria for consultation, documentation steps, and roles of academic experts involved in policy development. 

3. Official Anti-Corruption Policy Advisory to the Integrity & Anti-Corruption Commission (JIACC) 

AAU delivered a major legal-policy research study titled: 
“Criminalizing Corruption in the Private Sector: An Analytical Study in Jordanian Legislation.” 

The study was formally received by: 

• Dr. Muhannad Hijazi, Chairman of JIACC 

• Dean Dr. Osayd Dhunibat, AAU Faculty of Law 

The study provided: 

• legislative reform recommendations, 

• policy models for criminalizing private-sector corruption, 

• benchmarking with international conventions. 

This constitutes direct high-level policy advisory to a national regulatory authority. 

4. Policy Dialogue with the Minister of State for Legal Affairs (Judicial–Arbitration Reform) 

AAU hosted H.E. Dr. Fayez Al-Qudah, Minister of State for Legal Affairs, for a policy-centered seminar addressing: 

• amendments to the Jordanian Arbitration Law (2018), 

• judiciary–arbitration interactions, 

• national legislative implications, 

• alignment with international arbitration reforms. 

The Minister’s participation represents direct governmental policy consultation facilitated by AAU. 

5. National Human Rights Policy Consultation with the NCHR 

AAU engaged with senior officials from the National Center for Human Rights, including: 

• the Commissioner General for Human Rights, 

• the Protection Commissioner, 

• the Awareness and Human Rights Culture Unit. 

Discussions covered: 

• national human-rights monitoring mechanisms, 

• complaint-handling procedures, 

• treaty-compliance obligations, 

• legislative and institutional challenges. 

AAU’s participation directly contributes to national human-rights policy improvement. 

6. Digital Governance & Legislative Development – Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship 

AAU hosted Eng. Tawfiq Abu Bakr, Director of the Personal Data Protection Directorate, who provided policy insights on: 

• drafting stages of the Personal Data Protection Law, 

• digital governance enforcement, 

• data-rights protection, 

• criminalized digital behaviors. 

This session enabled AAU to participate in discussions shaping Jordan’s digital governance policies. 

7. Engagement with the Jordanian Bar Association & Judicial Authorities 

Through structured academic–judicial interactions, AAU contributes expert perspectives on legal practice, civil procedure reforms, and justice system development. 

8. Institutional Governance & Digital Policy Advisory – ICDFB 2025 Conference 

Under the patronage of HRH Princess Alia bint Al Hussein, AAU hosted an international conference attended by: 

• government representatives, 

• regulatory bodies, 

• institutional policymakers. 

Topics included: 

• national FinTech regulation, 

• digital transformation policy, 

• institutional modernization strategies. 

This positioned AAU as a leading policy-dialogue platform at the national level.