Results-based programme to ensure sustainable operations in the water sector

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This project aims to reduce the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Jordanian water sector. The Corona pandemic led to water supply companies in Jordan recording lower revenues and rising costs, while at the same time increasing demand. The project aims to ensure the operation of critical water and wastewater infrastructure in the short term. To this end, the following acute challenges of the Jordanian water sector are addressed: maintaining adequate operation of the sewage treatment plants, as well as reducing the sharply increased outstanding debts of the water supply companies. The main objective of the project is the proper operation and maintenance of the water infrastructure and thus efficient management of the scarce groundwater resources in Jordan. Secondary objectives of the project are to contribute to increasing the transparency of the state water supply companies and to increase the adaptation capacity of the project sponsor and the water supply companies to climate change. In the related project Results-based Financing in the Water Sector, the water supply companies are to be supported in making small investment and maintenance measures to increase operational reliability in the medium and long term.