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Jordan Signs Agreements for Water and Wastewater Management

Strategic Insights

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Jordan's Minister of Water and Irrigation Mohammad Najjar, along with representatives from the Water Authority of Jordan, Aqaba Water Company, and international organizations, signed agreements to manage and operate water and wastewater networks in three southern governorates. The agreements aim to improve water and wastewater services, reduce water losses, and increase efficiency. The projects, supported by USAID, KfW, GIZ, and JICA, are set to begin in 2022, with phased implementation across Maan, Karak, and Tafileh governorates.

Key Takeaways:

  • The agreements were signed between the Jordanian Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Water Authority of Jordan, Aqaba Water Company, and international organizations like USAID, JICA, and KfW.
  • The agreements aim to improve water and wastewater services in Maan, Karak, and Tafileh governorates through efficient management and operation of water networks.
  • The projects will reduce water losses and increase the supply of water to various regions, reducing the energy bill and implementing projects according to best international practices.
  • The Water Authority of Jordan will conduct performance control through the Utilities Performance Monitoring Unit to ensure work progress according to plans and plans.
  • The agreements were supported by countries and donors around the world, especially USAID, the German Investment and Development Bank (KfW), the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and JICA.

Statistics:

  • The agreements will begin in 2022, with phased implementation across Maan, Karak, and Tafileh governorates.
  • The water networks in the Maan Governorate will be managed and operated by the beginning of 2022.
  • Water networks in Karak and Tafileh will be managed and operated by the beginning of April 2022.
  • The goal of this agreement is to reduce water waste and provide additional quantities of water to different regions, securing alternative resources to reduce energy costs.

Sources:

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