The Millennium Challenge Corp. and the Jordanian government have formalized an agreement that will provide the Middle Eastern country with USD275.1 million in grants for a trio of water-related projects.
MCC CEO Daniel Yohannes and Jordanian Minister of Water and Irrigation Mohammad Najjar signed the compact Oct. 25 in Washington, D.C. As reported by Devex, the compact was approved by the MCC board on Sept. 16.
Get development's most important headlines in your inbox every day.
Thanks for subscribing!
>> MCC Board Gives Nod to Jordan Compact
All three projects under the MCC compact will benefit Zarqa, considered one of Jordan’s most urbanized but poorest areas.
