Khaberni - – Exclusive
It is common to raise questions about why companies attract these individuals after or during the end of their official duties, while equally important inquiries surface regarding the motives of businessmen from various sectors and their enthusiasm for delving into the world of politics.
In Jordan – according to Khaberni’s findings – history has recorded various cases of this situation, without the existence or implementation of the "conflict of interest" principle, where it became normal to assign a former official with consultancy tasks in a sector that was under his management, immediately after his official duties ended.
It has also become commonplace to hear about businessmen, contractors, and traders who desire or try to reach positions in the political arena, as observers say to "Khaberni".
In both cases – according to the same observers – questions are raised about the purpose of these transitions, as they usually connect lobbying groups or stakeholders, in amending legislations or passing decisions or facilitating tasks for these groups through politicians.
In the same context, observers explain to Khaberni, businessmen aim to fortify their economic status and increase their wealth through the gateway of politics.
Observers conclude with the necessity for controls to establish boundaries between stakeholders, politicians' motives, and the public interest, to block the path for businessmen from corrupting politics.
