Cabinet approves 2025 legislative, policy impact assessment bylaw to strengthen decision-making

-  Council of Ministers endorses restructuring of public service, administration authority to improve oversight
- New criteria for Jordan Valley housing ensure fair allocation of residential units

AMMAN — The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, on Sunday approved the Legislative and Policy Impact Assessment Bylaw for 2025, aimed at enhancing the quality and stability of legislation and supporting decision-making processes through a data-driven framework.

The bylaw, which will take effect six months after its publication in the Official Gazette, will provide time for relevant entities to develop regulatory instructions, guidance manuals, and practical models, according to Prime Ministry statement. 

These resources will assist institutions in conducting both preliminary and post-implementation impact assessments with consistency and accuracy.

As part of the bylaw, a dedicated unit will be established within the Prime Ministry to support policy and decision-making processes, ensuring that proper regulatory frameworks are in place and impact assessments are systematically reviewed. 

Ministries and governmental entities will also be required to establish or designate units responsible for overseeing and conducting these assessments.

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship will facilitate electronic consultation platforms and feedback mechanisms, while the Institute of Public Administration will offer training programmes to strengthen the capacity of government employees. 

Additionally, the Legislation and Opinion Bureau will provide legal advisory services to governmental entities.

The Council of Ministers also approved amendments to the Public Service and Administration Authority Bylaw, aimed at improving oversight, enhancing executive management efficiency, and strengthening governance within the decision-making process.

Under the amended bylaw, the Authority will operate with a Secretary-General and an Executive Director for Compliance and Oversight, replacing the previous four executive directors. 

The restructuring will reduce overlap, eliminate duplication of responsibilities and improve performance in line with ongoing public sector modernisation efforts.

The Cabinet also approved the Jordan Valley Authority’s decision on the criteria for allocating residential units and their pricing for citizens in the Jordan Valley region. 

The new criteria aim to ensure fairness between residents and non-residents, as well as beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries. 

They also establish clear allocation priorities and payment methods, in accordance with the Jordan Valley Development Bylaw.