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Ammon News - The Jordan Transparency Center (JTC), Jordan Audit Bureau (JAB) and other official institutions have launched a project funded by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) to enhance the protection of witnesses, whistleblowers and experts in corruption cases.

During a ceremony on Monday to launch the project, MP Omar Ayasra underscored its significance of securing protection to witnesses and whistleblowers, noting that witnesses do not have to bring up evidence. "A witness only has to point a finger, and authorities will start the search and come up with evidence," he clarified.

He stressed protection in light of the low number of reports on corruption cases for fear of social harassment and character assassination.

Canadian Ambassador Tarik Ali Khan noted that Jordan and Canada are partnering in various cases, adding that the project seeks to enhance protection against corruption.

For her part, JTC CEO Hilda Ajeilat thanked donors and explained that the project will offer a training program, seminars, and an educational media campaign.

Briefing on JAB's regulatory role, Secretary-General Ibrahim Majali indicated that only 10 percent of incoming complaints are followed up, while the other 90 percent proved untrue.