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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 National reports

HTML Document Water and Environment in the EU/Jordan Action Plan
Document Water for Life: Jordan's Water Strategy - 2008-2022

This is the Jordanian Water Strategy that establishes the Vision for each of the major areas of the Water Sector. It also establishes the Actions required to achieve the Visions.

This Water Strategy for Jordan identifies plans for Jordan future water and the actions that will be taken to ensure that water is available for people, business and nature. It sets the vision of what Jordan want to have by 2022. It looks at all aspects of the water cycle from rainfall to collection, treatment and discharge. The practical steps needed to take include an effective Water Demand Management, an efficient Water Supply Operations and a well developed institutional reform.

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See also: Jordan: JD5.86b water strategy finalized