AMMAN
– On Saturday, Al-Mamlaka TV reported that Jordan has successfully implemented
31 additional reform measures under the Strengthening Reform Management Project
in collaboration with the
World Bank over the past six months. These measures
serve to coordinate and monitor the government's committed reform matrix.
Launched during the London Initiative conference in 2019, this matrix sets the
stage for comprehensive reform initiatives.
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With
these recent actions, the project's completion rate has soared to 66 percent,
benefiting 25 percent of women, according to available data. The total tally of
completed
reform measures now stands at 263, while 140 reforms remain pending
within the framework.
Since
January 2023, 19 reforms have been integrated into the updated matrix, with a
particular focus on advancing women's reforms, which saw seven completed
measures during the same period.
Funding
for the project, totaling $6.5 million, was approved by the World Bank in
September 2019. This support, drawn from a multi-donor credit fund, involves
contributions from the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Norway, and Canada.
Furthermore, an additional $9.3 million in financing has been allocated for the
project in Jordan.
As
of February, the World Bank has disbursed $6.4 million out of $15.8 million for
project financing, with expectations of increased payments throughout 2024.
The
project's core objective remains steadfast: achieving development goals and
specific outcome indicators. The Reform Secretariat is pivotal in coordinating
with various ministries and agencies, facilitating the effective implementation
of targeted policy reforms through the
Reform Support Fund.
Notable
strides have been made in public investment management and public-private
sector partnerships. The successful deployment of the National Investment
Projects Registry has streamlined project submissions to the
Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation.
Additional
financing has allowed for the expansion of the project's scope, extending the
closure date to June 30, 2025, to align with the updated reform matrix. The
World Bank commends the project's performance and significant impact on reform
implementation in Jordan.
Jordan
has bolstered policies, frameworks, and procurement processes through the
program, emphasizing effective executive and administrative management. The
deployment of the
Jordan Establishment of E-Procurement System (JoNEPS) has
been approved, benefiting 23 government institutions.
The
World Bank highlights progress in public investment management, public-private
sector partnerships, and the efficient operation of the
National Registry of Investment Projects (NRIP).
Restructuring
efforts include reallocating funds to support public-private partnership
projects and procurement-related reforms. Simplification measures, such as
reducing the project's components, aim to enhance efficiency.
The
project's new development goal underscores the importance of coordination and
reform implementation in Jordan, particularly within the updated reform matrix
(2018-2024).
To
oversee these efforts, the
Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation's
Economic Reform Implementation Unit was established in 2019 to provide
essential technical assistance to ministries and departments. Regular
communication ensures alignment and progress tracking.
The
Reform Secretariat, housed within the Ministry of Planning and International
Cooperation, continues to drive reforms across 12 pillars, supported by the
Reform Support Fund. Key operations funded by the World Bank include
comprehensive investment programs and economic opportunity initiatives.
The
expanded reform matrix encompasses 44 reform areas, reflecting Jordan's
commitment to economic growth and structural reforms outlined during the London
Initiative conference in February 2019. The matrix's extension to 2024
underscores ongoing efforts to address the nation's critical economic policy
issues.
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