The Royal Initiatives
As His Majesty King Abdullah II assumed his constitutional powers on 7 February 1999, several Royal initiatives were launched that built on Jordan’s achievements and implemented His Majesty’s vision for enhancing citizens’ living conditions. These initiatives encompass a range of sectors, such as healthcare, education, youth, social development, and income-generating projects.
In 2006, a significant step was taken towards institutionalising Royal initiatives in terms of planning and execution, in order to complement governmental development endeavours by ensuring every region receives focused attention and care.
The King Abdullah II Fund for Development
A Royal Decree was issued in 2001, approving the King Abdullah II Fund for Development Law, which established KAFD as a non-governmental, non-profit organisation aimed at working towards development across Jordan’s governorates.
KAFD’s official website: https://www.kafd.jo
King Abdullah II Centre for Excellence
Founded in January 2006, the King Abdullah II Centre for Excellence (KACE) aims to spread a culture of excellence and to function as a national point of reference to enhance Jordan’s competitiveness by adopting best practices and incorporating them into the standards of the awards it distributes, with institutions implementing them across all sectors.
KACE’s official website: https://www.kace.jo
Institutionalising Royal Initiatives
From his observations during extensive visits across Jordan’s governorates, villages, and Badia areas, His Majesty King Abdullah II recognised the need for expedited governmental responses to citizen demands. Early in his reign, His Majesty noted that bureaucratic processes often led to delays in addressing these pressing issues, and thus directed the Royal Hashemite Court to take the initiative on urgent development matters.
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