27/11/2019

Program Development Objective(s):

To strengthen coordination and delivery of policy reforms in Jordan with a focus on the updated Reform Matrix.

It will contribute to economic growth and poverty reduction in Jordan, and to the achievements of goals set out in the Economic Modernization Vision, including an increase in real GDP and employment opportunities for Jordanians. Moreover, the project will contribute to doubling the percentage of Jordanians satisfied with their quality of life. These developments will involve a stronger macroeconomic and fiscal framework, a better public investment management, better reform coordination, as well as a better business environment and reduced cost of doing business, an increased business creation rate, increase experts and more economic and empowerment opportunities for women.

The program is financed by the Jordan Inclusive Growth and Economic Opportunities Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF). And the Reform Secretariat is the Project Management Unit (PMU) for this project, and the Secretariat staff have dual responsibilities for both day-to-day reform coordination with ministries, departments and agencies and management of the project activities.

The Program supports three Components :

Notable Achievements:

The Reform Matrix (2018–2025) achieved a completion rate of approximately 82%, with a growing share of reforms contributing to women’s economic participation.

The Reform Support Fund (RSF) has supported over 28 ministries, departments, and agencies since 2019, enabling targeted implementation of priority reforms and strengthening institutional capacity.

The GoJ placed increased focus on transparency, cost savings and efficiency, as well as competitiveness in the public procurement market and the advancement of broader policy objectives.

Public procurement has been significantly modernized through the rollout of the Jordan Online E-Procurement System (JONEPS), with all contract awards now processed and published online, enhancing transparency and efficiency.

The National Registry of Government Services (NRGS) was launched to provide citizens and businesses with centralized and up-to-date information on public services.

Jordan has strengthened its Public Investment Management–Public-Private Partnership (PIM–PPP) framework, supported by key legislation, institutional structures, and the operationalization of the National Registry for Investment Projects (NRIP).

Progress in regulatory governance includes the adoption of Good Regulatory Practices and Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA), supporting more transparent and evidence-based policymaking.

In support of green growth, Jordan adopted the National Green Taxonomy, strengthening climate finance frameworks and guiding sustainable investments.

Trade facilitation reforms advanced through improvements in customs procedures, risk management, and the development of the National Single Window (NSW) roadmap.

Infrastructure planning has been enhanced through the development of the Road Asset Management System (RAMS), supporting data-driven maintenance and investment decisions.

Jordan improved its standing in data transparency, ranking 43rd globally in the Open Data Inventory (ODIN) 2024/2025.

Social protection systems continue to be strengthened, with around 120,000 households supported through the National Aid Fund (NAF) and improved targeting through the Unified Cash Transfer program.

Jordan has advanced key legislative and regulatory reforms across multiple pillars, including public sector governance, investment and trade, business enabling environment, and sectoral reforms, strengthening the legal and institutional foundations for sustained reform implementation.

Relevant Stakeholders / Partners:

Direct project beneficiaries are the Government of Jordan entities, and more attention will be paid to reform beneficiaries such as citizens and the private sector.

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