AMMAN — The
Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation in Jordan has signed two grant agreements provided by the EU to
support the implementation of the "Sharakah: Partnership" program and
back the country's democratic reforms.
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The grants, totaling 25 million euros, were announced during
a signing ceremony on Wednesday, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
Minister of Planning, Zina Toukan, expressed her gratitude
during the signing ceremony and highlighted that these grants are part of the bilateral
aid provided by the EU to the Kingdom. They also fall under the indicative
program for 2021–2027, demonstrating the long-term commitment to Jordan's
progress.
Toukan emphasized that the grants will contribute
significantly to supporting the government's development and reform efforts.
Furthermore, they align with Jordan's economic, administrative, and political
modernization paths, indicating a comprehensive approach to nation-building.
Grant details
The first grant, amounting to 15 million euros, is
designated for the implementation of the
Jordanian-European partnership programs known as "Sharakah." This program has been ongoing for over
20 years and aligns with the
Economic Modernization Vision (EMV) and its
executive program for 2023–2025, as well as the Public Sector Modernization
Roadmap.
Toukan outlined the main axes of the
EMV's program, which
include the development of human resources policies, training and capacity
building for public sector workers, the launch of information technology
systems, the support and implementation of the digital transformation strategy
and digitization of government services, the promotion of green economy
policies and initiatives, and efforts to enhance integrity and accountability
frameworks.
The second grant, valued at 10 million euros, focuses on
supporting
Jordan's democratic reform program.
This package aims to strengthen and develop the country's
political life.
Toukan highlighted that the grant is in line with the
outcomes of the
Royal Committee to Modernize the Political System (RCMPS),
particularly in terms of building institutional capacities and enacting
constitutional and legislative reforms.
Empowering women, youth, and democratic institutions
Toukan underscored that the second grant also serves to
empower women and youth, ensuring their active participation in
Jordan's political and civil life.
Moreover, it aims to strengthen the role of democratic
institutions and enable them to exercise their powers effectively.
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