Jordan and Italy Sign Grant Agreement to Strengthen Food Security and Promote Sustainable Agriculture

Strategic Insights -

The Kingdom of Jordan and Italy have strengthened their commitment to a "long-standing" partnership, signing a grant agreement worth £1.65 million to support sustainable rural products and efficient use of local resources. As part of the agreement, the Italian government will provide funding over two years to implement a project aimed at enhancing food security and promoting inclusive economic growth in Jordan. The project aligns with Jordan's national strategies, including the National Sustainable Agriculture Plan (2022-2025) and the Economic Modernization Vision (2022-2031). The initiative will focus on improving the resilience of Jordan's agricultural and food supply chains, introducing technologies and protocols to boost local production, enhance food quality, and ensure the sustainable use of natural resources.

Key Takeaways:

  • The grant agreement is worth £1.65 million, provided by the Italian government over two years.
  • The project is aligned with Jordan's key national strategies, including the National Sustainable Agriculture Plan (2022-2025) and the Economic Modernization Vision (2022-2031).
  • The initiative will focus on improving the resilience of Jordan's agricultural and food supply chains.
  • The project will introduce technologies and protocols to boost local production, enhance food quality, and ensure the sustainable use of natural resources.
  • The project supports the government's broader efforts to promote sustainable development and enhance institutional capacities to foster inclusive growth.
  • Minister of Agriculture Khaled Hunaifat emphasized the "long-standing" Jordanian-Italian partnership and the continued support of Italy for Jordan's agricultural sector.
  • The project will provide targeted support to small farmers to improve their economic conditions and contribute to the country's food security.

Statistics:

  • £1.65 million: The value of the grant agreement provided by the Italian government over two years.
  • 2022-2025: The time period encompassing the National Sustainable Agriculture Plan.
  • 2022-2031: The time period encompassing the Economic Modernization Vision.

Sources:

  • Jordan News Agency, "Ministry of Agriculture, AICS sign grant agreement to fund agricultural project," 24 Jun 2025.