The total volume of foreign assistance—comprising grants and concessional loans—committed to Jordan over one year reached $5.22 billion, according to government data detailing the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation’s achievements during its first year in office.
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According to the data, for the period from September 2024 to September 2025, assistance was distributed as follows: $1.32 billion in grants, $3.36 billion in concessional loans, and $540 million allocated to finance the Jordan Response Plan for the Syria Crisis.
In terms of strategic partnerships, the Ministry signed several major financing and cooperation agreements, most notably the EU Partnership Program 2025–2027, valued at €640 million in grants, €1 billion in loans, and €1.4 billion in investments.
Additionally, a financing program worth $690 million was signed with the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development for the years 2025–2029. The agreements also included expanded cooperation with the World Bank, the European Investment Bank, and the Islamic Development Bank to enhance financing for national projects and development priorities.
In the field of development planning, the Ministry led the process of updating and reviewing the Executive Program for the Economic Modernization Vision, and initiated preparations for the Second Executive Program (2026–2029) through 17 sectoral sessions with the participation of 22 ministries and government institutions to identify new priorities and projects.
Regarding economic reforms, 81% of the reform matrix was completed—covering 403 reforms across 12 pillars, supporting 28 implementing government entities, with 17% progress in the digital government program and 35% progress in the climate investment program indicators.
In the public-private partnership (PPP) file, six new projects were registered and qualified under the PPP model, including:
The development of King Abdullah II Road,
A 580 MW power plant,
A 450 MW energy storage project near Mujib Dam,
The Amman–Zarqa Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project,
The Jaber Border Crossing Development Project, and
The construction of 17 new public schools.
At the community level, the Ministry supported local development and entrepreneurship programs, financing 200 productive projects for retired military personnel, funding the “Irbid 42” program with JD 572,000, and supporting the “IRADA” initiative in partnership with the Royal Scientific Society.
In the area of capacity building, 965 public sector employees benefited from local and international training programs, 22 postgraduate scholarships were awarded, and over 15 field visits were conducted to monitor development projects. Additionally, 2,066 feasibility studies were prepared, contributing to the establishment of 1,445 new projects. The Entrepreneurship Support Program provided JD 54.5 million in funding through 271 civil society organizations, supporting 640 participants in entrepreneurial ventures, and registering 12 patents, six of them locally.
Jordan also recorded notable progress in global rankings, achieving 47th place in the Global Competitiveness Index, 18th in the Entrepreneurship Index, and 100th in the Human Development Index. The Ministry also launched a national awareness campaign under the Sixth Open Government Partnership Plan, aimed at promoting transparency, public participation, and strengthening citizens’ trust in government institutions.
— Al-Mamlaka TV
