Strengthening civil protection and relief capacities in Jordan

ongoing

This project, implemented by Expertise France, aims at strengthening the Civil Defense’s capacities and tools in the risk prevention and preparedness phases, in order to mitigate the impact of a hazard on society and strengthen the resilience of the population. This project is a continuation of the support provided to the sector by AFD Group since 2019. In the form of technical assistance to PSD-JCD, the project will, in particular, improve risk assessment capabilities through the Risk Assessment Office housed within the JCD. It will also strengthen stakeholders in their decision-making and coordination process, notably through the Civil Protection Office based in the Governorate of Mafraq. This office will be reinforced and the replication of its model in the whole Kingdom will be sought.The project will focus on:Enhancing Jordan Civil Defense’s capacities and tools in order to build greater resilience to disaster risks ,Strengthening the JCD’s skills in swift water rescue, as well as rescue in hazardous environments ,Strengthening JCD’s operational and strategic planning capacities, in close link with PSD.