Support to Jordan's Growth Matrix

This project aims to provide technical assistance and analytics to help implement the reforms identified in the Government of Jordan's five-year Equitable Growth and Job Creation Transformation Matrix and to provide resources to support an enhanced reform secretariat within the Government. The project works to support the Government of Jordan in implementing its Transformation Matrix to achieve: (1) sound governance and economic management; (2) increased private sector growth and competitiveness; (3) improved labor markets and social safety nets; and (4) improved efficiency and effectiveness in transportation water and energy sectors. The project also aims to support concrete reform initiatives such as the introduction of an e-procurement regime new frameworks for public investment management and public-private partnership reduced costs of doing business and a graduation strategy for recipients of the National Assistance Fund – Jordan’s social support mechanism.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) enhanced effectiveness of design coordination and implementation of the reform agenda as well as follow up of policy reform; (2) improved efficiency and transparency of the public procurement public investment management and public private partnership frameworks and functions; and (3) enhanced economic growth and implementation of economic reforms including safety net programs.