Jordan

Jordan was selected as eligible in the FY 2007 and FY 2008 selection rounds. It was previously selected for the Threshold Program in the 2006 selection process, and on September 12, 2006, the MCC approved a two-year, $25 million Threshold Program for Jordan. Threshold funds will be 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.

 

 

MCA Status

 

Jordan was selected as eligible for the first time in the FY 2007 selection round. It was previously selected for the Threshold Program in 2006, and on September 12, 2006, the MCC approved a two-year, $25 million Threshold Program with Jordan. Threshold funds will be 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.  Jordan has not submitted a compact proposal to the MCC.

Read Jordan’s Threshold Program press release and fact sheet.

Learn more about the MCC's Threshold Program

 

 

 

Country Compact

Jordan has not yet submitted a compact proposal to the MCC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Country Eligibility

In the FY 2008 selection process, Jordan passed three of six “ruling justly” indicators, all five “investing in people” indicators, and three of six “economic freedom” indicators.

Jordan’s performance on the FY 2008 selection indicators

Review Jordan’s performance on the FY 2007 selection indicators

Learn more about the MCC’s country selection process

 

 

 

 

Country Facts

Data are for 2006 (or most recent available)

Per capita income (GNI, current US$)	$2,660
Poverty rate ($2 a day)	7%
Average economic growth, 1996-2005	4.7%
Population	5,586,000
Percent population rural	18%
Life expectancy	72 yrs
Literacy Rate	90%

Source: World Development Indicators 2007

Jordan at a Glance from the World Bank (pdf)

 

 

Other US Policies

Development Assistance In 2005 Jordan received nearly $380 million in US official development assistance.

Read the USAID/Jordan Strategy 2004-2009

Trade The U.S. imported $1,266.8 million in goods from Jordan in 2005 (Census)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Donors

The top three donors to Jordan in 2005 were:

Donor	ODA/OA* Disbursements 2005 (net $ US millions)
United States	353.87
UNRWA	101.79
European Community	37.20

Source: Development Assistance Committee Database
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
*ODA/OA is Official Development Assistance and Overseas Aid
www.oecd.org/dac/stats/idsonline

 

 

 

World Bank Involvement

The World Bank has seven active programs in Jordan totaling $212.7 million.  Funded sectors include education and governance.

World Bank projects in Jordan

 

Other Resources

MCC Jordan web site 

U.S. Department of State country profile with background on Jordan’s history and U.S.-Jordan relations