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Jordan

Jordan has an EMWIS website, run by its National Focal Point (NFP), the Ministry of Water and Irrigation.

Key indicators

Area (1000 sq km): 89
Population (mill): 5.2
GDP ($ bill):  9
Water per cap: 135 m3
Water withdrawal:
agriculture 75%

Access to
drinking water
: 96%
sanitation: 99%

Folder Links

URL Delegation of the European Commission to Jordan
URL European Neighbourhood Policy (EC) An EU policy for strengthening links with neighbouring countries.

URL Greater Amman Water Supply Project, Jordan
URL Ministry of Water and Irrigation Organisation responsible for running the NFP.


URL National Capacity Self Assessment (NCSA) for Global Environmental Management in Jordan The NCSA is a process that aims to assess the national capacity constraints and potentials for implementing the three International environmental conventions on Biodiversity, Climate change and Desertification. The process is implemented by the Ministry of Environment supported by by the Global Environmental facility (GEF) and administered by the UNDP country office in Jordan.
URL Water projects in Jordan
URL Website links to useful Jordanian institutions