International Development Grant

Support to the Project Pipeline Development Facility in Jordan

Project Number: CA-3-P007566001

Status: Operational

Country/Region:

Jordan 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $5,000,000.00

Start Date: March 26, 2021

End Date: March 31, 2026

Duration: 5.0 years

Project Description

This project seeks to contribute to sustainable and inclusive economic growth in Jordan through the Project Pipeline Development Facility (PPDF). This project aims to build public-private partnerships (PPP) capacity operationalize the Government of Jordan’s new Central PPP Unit and develop a strong pipeline of bankable PPP projects in Jordan. Structured around four significant simultaneous activities the PPDF includes capacity building pipeline development pre-feasibility work and transaction advisory. Project activities include: (1) delivering on-the-job training and workshops to Central PPP Unit staff including on gender equality and environmental sustainability; (2) developing standard operating procedures and templates for the PPP Unit; (3) developing terms of reference for the Central PPP Unit or line ministries to procure consultants to undertake feasibility studies; and (4) providing transaction advisory services to the Government of Jordan to prepare structure and tender PPP projects for private sector participation.

Expected Results

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased private sector participation in projects including those that take into consideration gender equality issues; and (2) increased private sector investment delivery of infrastructure.

Progress & Results Achieved

Results achieved as of March 2024 include: (1) appointed a new Project Pipeline Development Facility director and received contributions from International Finance Consultants (IFC) to the Private Public Partnership (PPP) Unit; (2) held a 2-day workshop and training sessions on IFC Performance Standards focusing on land issues and sessions on "Gender in PPP" and "Climate in PPP’’; (3) held a PPP pipeline development workshop identify promising projects in various sectors and support requests for water and energy projects; and (4) initiated a new mandate for the Amman Development Corridor and talks for the Amman-Dead Sea Road. Cross-cutting activities emphasized gender equality with significant representation for women among IFC consultants and PPP Unit staff. They contributed to an enhanced understanding of environmental and social impacts in PPPs incorporating climate mitigation and adaptation considerations in all IFC-advised projects.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
IFC - International Finance Corporation

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
EGM Europe Arctic Middle East and Magh

Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

Business Development Services 100%

Aid Type: Project-type interventions

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Department-Initiated

Policy Markers
Level 1 Gender equality
Level 1 Environmental sustainability (cross-cutting)
Major Funding (>$1M)
Budget Breakdown
2020-04-01 to 2021-03-31 $5,000,000 CAD
Geographic Information
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Project Number: CA-3-P007566001