The Relationship Between Indicators of Political Reform and The Level of Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Jordan

Abstract

Objectives: This study aims to demonstrate the impact of political modernization plans and programs (transparency, rule of law, size of government, organizational efficiency, women's empowerment, political rights, anti-corruption measures, political participation) on achieving sustainable development goals in Jordan.

Methods: The study adopted a quantitative approach, employing this methodology to present and analyze indicators of sustainable development and political modernization in Jordan, using quantitative methods to test the relationship between the study variables.

Results: The results of Pearson correlation coefficient analysis indicate a weak but statistically significant positive relationship between political modernization plans and programs and achieving sustainable development goals in Jordan. There is a noted relationship between political modernization plans and programs (transparency, rule of law, government size, regulatory efficiency, women's empowerment, political rights, anti-corruption, political participation) and the achievement of sustainable development goals in Jordan. This suggests that political modernization plans have had a weak impact on achieving sustainable development goals.

Conclusions: The study concludes that efforts should be made to improve the legislative environment to ensure equality of rights for all before the law and to achieve social justice by promoting the principles of citizenship, rule of law, and equal opportunities. Additionally, enhancing political participation is crucial to strengthen the role of the parliamentary institution in the Jordanian state and to achieve sustainable development.