World Bank: Full disbursement of $300 million allocated for the Human Capital Program
World Bank: Jordanian government demonstrates strong commitment to reforms and program objectives
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World Bank: Full implementation of the competency-based human resource management system in the public sector
World Bank: 87 new private educational institutions licensed; approval time reduced from 12 months to 6 months
World Bank: Five remote government hospitals connected to the digital health center, providing over 4,000 monthly consultations
The World Bank revealed that Jordan’s Human Capital Program, financed through a $300 million loan, has “made progress” in implementing institutional and social reforms in line with its development objectives. The government has shown a “strong commitment” to reforms to ensure continued progress toward the program’s intended results.
According to the World Bank’s Implementation and Results Status Report, the program—funded under the Development Policy Financing mechanism and approved by the Board of Executive Directors on June 27, 2024—has fully disbursed the allocated $300 million.
The report highlighted that the program’s outcomes indicate the effectiveness of its interventions in strengthening the capacities of critical social sectors and improving the state’s response to climate shocks and emergencies affecting education, health, and society.
The program supports the government’s efforts along two main tracks: improving governance and effectiveness of social sectors, and enhancing resilience and protecting households from climate-related shocks.
The report notes that the program “continues to deliver results aligned with its objectives,” and Jordan maintains clear ownership of the reform agenda, particularly in social sectors, including education, health, and social protection. Progress toward development goals was rated “moderately satisfactory,” while the overall risk was classified as “medium.”
The competency-based human resource management system is now “fully implemented,” enhancing public sector staff efficiency.
In social development, the Ministry of Social Development established clear standards and classifications for several social professions, paving the way for full licensing by the end of 2025.
In education, streamlining licensing procedures resulted in 87 new private educational institutions established by July 2025, while the average approval time was reduced from 12 months to 6 months.
In health, anti-smoking efforts exceeded their targets by registering more individuals willing to quit smoking and training primary care physicians in preventive and health awareness services.
By the end of 2025, targeted government hospitals are expected to achieve over 82% system utilization, while primary healthcare centers coverage is targeted at 30%.
To strengthen resilience and response to climate shocks, the program successfully implemented the National Telemedicine Framework, connecting five remote government hospitals to the Jordan Digital Health Center, enabling over 4,000 monthly teleconsultations, with plans for future expansion.
In education, the Emergency E-Learning Protocol, adopted in March 2025, proved effective during the August 2025 heatwave, allowing 450,000 students to access educational platforms and continue learning uninterrupted.
Significant progress was also made in developing the Climate Targeting Unit within the Unified National Registry, expected to be fully adopted by year-end. Initial trials supported 3,400 flood-affected households, enhancing the system’s ability to respond to sudden climate shocks.
In social protection, implementing Social Security Board Resolution No. 48 of 2024 increased the number of young males employed in the private sector and contributing to social security to 23,170—an increase of 9,170 from the baseline—while female participation declined to 8,248 from a baseline of 11,000, with ongoing efforts to raise women’s participation.
The report confirms that key program indicators are on track, with targets including licensing 300 new educational institutions through simplified procedures by the end of 2025, enrolling 10,000 participants in smoking cessation programs, training 75 primary care physicians, increasing adoption of emergency education protocols, and expanding the social protection coverage linked to climate shocks.
(Al-Mamlaka)
