A Year After Its Formation: Has the Current Government Earned Public Trust?
A year has passed since the current Jordanian government took office. During this period, public opinion has been closely monitored by the Center for Strategic Studies, which regularly measures citizens’ confidence in government performance. The latest survey provides a valuable indicator of how the public perceives the government’s achievements, its credibility, and its ability to address national challenges. The results show a moderate level of trust. Some citizens acknowledge the government’s efforts in maintaining financial stability and implementing administrative reforms. However, others believe that the pace of improvement in living standards, employment, and services remains slow compared to expectations. The survey reflects both a cautious optimism and lingering skepticism. This pattern is not new. Previous governments have also received relatively high trust scores during their first months in office, only to see them decline as daily economic realities outweighed promises and plans. Maintaining confidence over time requires not only communication and policy announcements, but also tangible results that people can feel in their daily lives. Economically, the government has managed to preserve monetary and fiscal stability. Inflation has been contained, and the exchange rate has remained steady. Yet, the country still faces deep structural challenges — public debt remains around 118% of GDP, and unemployment rates are among the highest in the region. These realities limit the impact of stability on people’s well-being, especially when wages stagnate and prices continue to pressure families. Public trust, therefore, cannot rely on stability alone. It must be earned through visible progress in job creation, better public services, and effective local development. When citizens begin to feel improvement in their income, employment, and daily quality of life, trust naturally grows stronger. Institutional reform remains another key factor. Citizens want efficient institutions that deliver results, not more committees and plans. The government’s credibility depends on transparency, accountability, and measurable outcomes. Publishing periodic performance indicators could help the public see where progress is being made and where it is not. It is important to remember that public confidence is not a fixed number. Even if trust were to reach 80%, it would not mean that 80% of economic and social problems have been solved. Rather, it would indicate that citizens see a genuine direction toward solutions — and that perception itself can be a powerful motivator for cooperation and resilience. In conclusion, the current government stands at a turning point. Its first year has been marked by relative stability but limited transformation. The challenge now is to translate this stability into real growth, visible reform, and tangible progress that citizens can feel. Only then will trust evolve from optimism to conviction — and confidence in government become confidence in the future.
A year has passed since the current Jordanian government took office. During this period, public opinion has been closely monitored by the Center for Strategic Studies, which regularly measures citizens’ confidence in government performance. The latest survey provides a valuable indicator of how the public perceives the government’s achievements, its credibility, and its ability to address national challenges. The results show a moderate level of trust. Some citizens acknowledge the government’s efforts in maintaining financial stability and implementing administrative reforms. However, others believe that the pace of improvement in living standards, employment, and services remains slow compared to expectations. The survey reflects both a cautious optimism and lingering skepticism. This pattern is not new. Previous governments have also received relatively high trust scores during their first months in office, only to see them decline as daily economic realities outweighed promises and plans. Maintaining confidence over time requires not only communication and policy announcements, but also tangible results that people can feel in their daily lives. Economically, the government has managed to preserve monetary and fiscal stability. Inflation has been contained, and the exchange rate has remained steady. Yet, the country still faces deep structural challenges — public debt remains around 118% of GDP, and unemployment rates are among the highest in the region. These realities limit the impact of stability on people’s well-being, especially when wages stagnate and prices continue to pressure families. Public trust, therefore, cannot rely on stability alone. It must be earned through visible progress in job creation, better public services, and effective local development. When citizens begin to feel improvement in their income, employment, and daily quality of life, trust naturally grows stronger. Institutional reform remains another key factor. Citizens want efficient institutions that deliver results, not more committees and plans. The government’s credibility depends on transparency, accountability, and measurable outcomes. Publishing periodic performance indicators could help the public see where progress is being made and where it is not. It is important to remember that public confidence is not a fixed number. Even if trust were to reach 80%, it would not mean that 80% of economic and social problems have been solved. Rather, it would indicate that citizens see a genuine direction toward solutions — and that perception itself can be a powerful motivator for cooperation and resilience. In conclusion, the current government stands at a turning point. Its first year has been marked by relative stability but limited transformation. The challenge now is to translate this stability into real growth, visible reform, and tangible progress that citizens can feel. Only then will trust evolve from optimism to conviction — and confidence in government become confidence in the future.
A year has passed since the current Jordanian government took office. During this period, public opinion has been closely monitored by the Center for Strategic Studies, which regularly measures citizens’ confidence in government performance. The latest survey provides a valuable indicator of how the public perceives the government’s achievements, its credibility, and its ability to address national challenges. The results show a moderate level of trust. Some citizens acknowledge the government’s efforts in maintaining financial stability and implementing administrative reforms. However, others believe that the pace of improvement in living standards, employment, and services remains slow compared to expectations. The survey reflects both a cautious optimism and lingering skepticism. This pattern is not new. Previous governments have also received relatively high trust scores during their first months in office, only to see them decline as daily economic realities outweighed promises and plans. Maintaining confidence over time requires not only communication and policy announcements, but also tangible results that people can feel in their daily lives. Economically, the government has managed to preserve monetary and fiscal stability. Inflation has been contained, and the exchange rate has remained steady. Yet, the country still faces deep structural challenges — public debt remains around 118% of GDP, and unemployment rates are among the highest in the region. These realities limit the impact of stability on people’s well-being, especially when wages stagnate and prices continue to pressure families. Public trust, therefore, cannot rely on stability alone. It must be earned through visible progress in job creation, better public services, and effective local development. When citizens begin to feel improvement in their income, employment, and daily quality of life, trust naturally grows stronger. Institutional reform remains another key factor. Citizens want efficient institutions that deliver results, not more committees and plans. The government’s credibility depends on transparency, accountability, and measurable outcomes. Publishing periodic performance indicators could help the public see where progress is being made and where it is not. It is important to remember that public confidence is not a fixed number. Even if trust were to reach 80%, it would not mean that 80% of economic and social problems have been solved. Rather, it would indicate that citizens see a genuine direction toward solutions — and that perception itself can be a powerful motivator for cooperation and resilience. In conclusion, the current government stands at a turning point. Its first year has been marked by relative stability but limited transformation. The challenge now is to translate this stability into real growth, visible reform, and tangible progress that citizens can feel. Only then will trust evolve from optimism to conviction — and confidence in government become confidence in the future.
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A Year After Its Formation: Has the Current Government Earned Public Trust?
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