AMMAN – More than 500 jobs created in various fields and
leveraged investments totaling $2.6 million, were among the achievements
resulting from the partnership between USAID and the Ministry of Local
Administration, said USAID’s deputy head of mission Margaret Spears.
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Spears was addressing a conference titled Fostering Sustainable
and Comprehensive Local Administration that was attended representatives from
the Ministry of Local Administration and 33 municipalities.
The event highlighted how
USAID assistance increased the
effectiveness of municipal governance and supported local administration in
Jordan. Participants discussed key achievements, impacts and lessons learned
from on-the-ground initiatives related to municipal governance that USAID
supported.
“USAID’s support had a significant impact on advancing the whole local
administration sector. The complementarity of roles and collaboration between
all relevant stakeholders improved the quality of municipal services and
promoted economic development at the national and local levels.” said the
ministry’s secretary general, Hussein Mheidat, who attended the conference.
Spears said that USAID is proud of its partnership with the ministry
and the work they accomplished together. “In addition to an ambitious street
naming and building numbering initiative, we are particularly proud that we
created more than 500
jobs in different fields like carpentry in Zarqa and
vehicle maintenance in Ma’an,” Spears said.
“Together
we leveraged a total of $2.6 million in investments, such as the new date
cooling and storage facility in New Maadi.”
The deputy head of mission also announced the launch of two
municipal radio stations in Irbid and Madaba and an interactive media studio in
Mafraq, which will enhance community outreach, promote transparency and improve
municipal service delivery.
Representatives of partner ministries and government entities
presented lessons learned and recommendations from USAID activities.
Discussions highlighted the importance of the ministry’s Strategic Plan
2021-2024, financial management, budget formulation, local development
planning, community engagement, and gender equity and social inclusion.
The event showcased the strong partnership between the Ministry of
Local Administration, USAID, partner government institutions, and
municipalities that improved economic development and better met the needs of
local communities through improved governance.
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