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04 September 2023
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Finance and other

EBRD appoints Gretchen Biery Director for eastern Mediterranean region

EBRD has appointed Gretchen Biery as Director for its eastern Mediterranean region, leading its operations in Jordan, Lebanon and the West Bank and Gaza.Biery took up her...

26 July 2023

EU, Proparco, Tamweelcom support MSMEs in Jordan

Proparco has provided a JOD3.64 million ($5.1 million) loan to Tamweelcom to bridge the financing gap and expand financial inclusion in Jordan and in the Middle East.This...

17 July 2023
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Waste and water

IBRD funds Jordan water efficiency project

The World Bank has signed a $250 million deal to finance a Water Sector Efficiency Project in Jordan.The financing package includes a $200 million soft loan from the...

19 June 2023
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Waste and water

IBRD helps tackle Jordan's water crisis

The World Bank has approved $250 million in financing to improve the efficiency of water services in Jordan through the rehabilitation of water distribution networks,...

01 June 2023

IFC appoints Abdullah Jefri as senior manager for GCC countries

IFC has named Abdullah Jefri as its new senior manager for the Gulf Cooperation Council — excluding Saudi Arabia.He will work with public and private partners to...

15 May 2023
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Finance and other

IDB unveils new executive VP and two VPs

The Inter-American Development Bank has announced the Executive Vice President and two of the Vice Presidents.Jordan Schwartz will be Executive Vice President, Ana...

18 April 2023
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Climate finance, Social projects, Traditional energy

World Bank approves funds for two projects in Jordan

Two World Bank-financed projects will help scale-up support to climate responsive public and private investments to promote job creation and business opportunities for...

29 March 2023
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Waste and water

EBRD finances Al Ghabawi wastewater plant in Jordan

EBRD has provided a €41.3 million ($44.7 million) loan for the construction of a greenfield wastewater treatment facility in Al Ghabawi, Jordan.The loan is...

13 March 2023
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Renewable energy

IFC invests in first green bond in Jordan

IFC has invested in Jordan's first green bond to help fund green projects in the country, addressing growing climate challenges and supporting sustainable economic...

28 February 2023
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Renewable energy

Masdar and Taaleri's Baynouna solar park formally inaugurated

Baynouna Solar Energy Company (BSCE) a joint venture between Masdar and Taaleri, has formally inaugurated the 200MW Baynouna Solar Park in Jordan.Jordan's renewable...

20 February 2023
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Finance and other

AIIB, IBRD mulls additional $450m for Jordan investment scheme

Jordan’s Inclusive, Transparent and Climate Responsive Investments Programme was originally financed in November 2021 by IBRD and AIIB. The DFIs provided $500...

14 February 2023
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Social projects

Proparco, EU support Bank of Palestine

Proparco has granted an ARIZ MENA portfolio guarantee funded by the EU to the Bank of Palestine of $9.2 million to foster financial inclusion and strengthen MSMEs.This...

13 February 2023
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Finance and other

Assets allocated to APICORP’s debut green bond top $335m in 2022

The Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation says assets related to its debut green bond have reached $335 million as of October 31, 2022.The figures, unveiled in...

22 December 2022
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Finance and other

Gelsomina Vigliotti appointed as Chair of the European Investment Fund

The European Investment Fund has appointed Gelsomina Vigliotti as Chair of the EIF Board with immediate effect. Vigliotti takes over from President Hoyer, who temporarily...

20 December 2022
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Waste and water

EIB finances Aqaba Amman Water Desalination project in Jordan

EIB is providing a €200 million ($211.6 million) loan to the Government of Jordan for the Aqaba Amman Water Desalination and Conveyance Project project.This...

01 November 2022
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Climate finance

EBRD, GCF providing loan to Cairo Amman Bank

EBRD and GCF are providing a $10 million loan to Cairo Amman Bank to strengthen climate investments in Jordan.The financial package of $10 million, of which $2.5 million...

13 October 2022

Yellow Door closes $400m equity raise

Yellow Door Energy (YDE) has closed an equity raise of $400 million to continue its development of sustainable energy projects in the Middle East, Africa, and...

12 October 2022
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Agriculture/food chain

OPEC Fund provides $100m loan to Jordan

The OPEC fund has provided a $100 million loan to Jordan for an Emergency Food Security Project to increase country’s food security.The Emergency Food Security...

12 October 2022
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Agriculture/food chain, Climate finance

World Bank supports Jordan’s agriculture sector

The World Bank has signed a $125 million loan with Jordan for the Agriculture Resilience, Value Chain Development and Innovation Program.The program aims to strengthen...

30 September 2022
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Agriculture/food chain

IsDB agrees $200m grain loan to Jordan

IsDB will lend Jordan $200 million to buy wheat and other commodities and increase the kingdom's silo capacity.The loan will help Jordan to "deal with future...