Jordan : Center for Global Development : Initiatives: Active: U.S. Assistance: MCA Monitor: Threshold Countries

On October 25, 2010 the MCC signed a five-year, $275 million compact with Jordan that aims to increase the supply of water available to households and businesses and help improve the efficiency of water delivery, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment.

MCA Status

Jordan's compact with the MCC has not yet entered-into-force. The compact will increase the supply of water available to households and businesses and help improve the efficiency of water delivery, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment.

On October 17, 2006 the MCC signed a two-year, $25 million threshold program with Jordan. Threshold funds were used to advance reforms developed by the government of Jordan to broaden public participation in the political and electoral process, increase government transparency and accountability, and streamline and modernize the customs administration. The program was completed on August 29, 2009.

Country Compact

Jordan MCC compact

MCA-Jordan website

Country Eligibility

In the FY2011 selection process, Jordan passed three of six Ruling Justly indicators, three of five Investing in People indicators, and four of six Economic Freedom indicators. Jordan is a lower middle income country (LMIC).

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Country Facts

Data are for 2009 (or most recent available)

Per capita income (GNI, current US$)	$3,980
Poverty rate ($2 a day)	3.5%
GDP growth (annual)	2.3%
Population, total	5,951,000
Rural population (% of total)	22%
Life expectancy	73 yrs
Literacy rate	92%