Water - Jordan-en
Jordan is one of the most water scarce countries in the world, with water availability increasingly under pressure due to climate change, population growth and the over-exploitation of groundwater resources.
Over the past years, the Netherlands has demonstrated clear added value in strengthening Jordan’s water availability and integrated water management. Under our new country strategy (2026-2029), support to Jordan’s water sector is significantly expanded.
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Objectives of our 'Water' programming in Jordan
Our support over the coming four years will focus on alleviating the severe water stress in Jordan, with a geographic focus on the northern part of the country. Specifically, Dutch support will focus on the following three priorities
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Increased water availability and strengthened integrated water resource management
The Aqaba-Amman Water Desalination and Conveyance Project (AAWDCP) is central to Jordan's long-term water security. With the EUR 31 million grant from Invest International, channeled via the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the USD 120 million soft loan from FMO (the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank) to the project developer, the Netherlands is a key supporter of the AAWDCP. Complementary programes in rainwater harvesting and wastewater treatment will strengthen water availability at the local level. In parallel, Dutch initiatives, including with IHE Delft, the NDC Partnership and WaterWorx, facilitate knowledge exchange and build institutional capacity for integrated water resource management.
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Enhanced climate resilience
The support in this field will be aimed at enhancing the capacity of urban communities in Amman, Irbid and Mafraq to adapt to floods and droughts and by enhancing river basin management at the King Talal Dam.
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Water-smart agriculture
The Netherlands will promote more efficient and sustainable water use in the agriculture sector by fostering innovation, improving irrigation efficiency, and encouraging water-smart farming practices. This also includes supporting the use of alternative water sources, such as treated wastewater to reduce pressure on scarce freshwater resources.