Annual Progress Report: USAID Jordan Water Infrastructure

(CDM Smith) by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to cover all Architect and Engineer (A&E) infrastructure development tasks. The project aims to achieve USAID and the Government of Jordan (GOJ) strategic goals by supporting water sector activities through improved infrastructure and management. The objective is to help USAID partners better plan their resources to ensure best utilization of limited water resources, develop strategic planning, build capacity among their staff, and improve environmental protection through improvements to the water sector. The project covers selected areas of Jordan, where USAID, in cooperation with the Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MWI)/Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ), water companies, municipalities, and Ministry of Environment (MoE), plans to carry out infrastructure development tasks. The project's goal is to improve the water sector's infrastructure and management, which will ultimately lead to better utilization of limited water resources, improved strategic planning, and enhanced capacity among staff. The project's scope includes various activities, such as infrastructure development, capacity building, and environmental protection. The project's implementation is expected to have a positive impact on the water sector in Jordan, leading to improved water management, reduced water losses, and enhanced environmental protection. The project's implementation is being carried out in collaboration with various stakeholders, including the Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MWI), Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ), water companies, municipalities, and Ministry of Environment (MoE). The project's progress is being monitored and evaluated through regular reporting and assessments, which will help identify areas for improvement and ensure that the project is meeting its objectives. The project's budget is managed through a combination of USAID funding and in-kind contributions from the Government of Jordan (GOJ). The project's financial management is being carried out in accordance with USAID's financial regulations and guidelines. The project's financial performance is being monitored and reported regularly to ensure that the project is staying within budget and meeting its financial objectives. The project's sustainability is being ensured through a combination of institutional strengthening, capacity building, and environmental protection. The project's sustainability is being monitored and evaluated through regular assessments and reporting, which will help identify areas for improvement and ensure that the project is meeting its sustainability objectives. The project's exit strategy is being developed in collaboration with the Government of Jordan (GOJ) and other stakeholders. The project's exit strategy will ensure that the project's objectives are met and that the project's benefits are sustained after the project's completion. The project's exit strategy will also ensure that the project's lessons learned are documented and shared with other stakeholders to inform future water sector development projects in Jordan.