Accra:Jordan has achieved progress in implementing the "Jordan Inclusive, Transparent and Climate Responsive Investments Program for Results," successfully meeting 20 out of 44 disbursement-linked results. This $1.35 billion initiative is central to the country's efforts to enhance sustainable investment while advancing economic and environmental reforms.
According to Jordan News Agency, a recent World Bank assessment report indicates that the value of results achieved between August 2025 and August 2026 was approximately $316 million.
To further improve the investment climate, Jordan has adopted an Investment Promotion Strategy for the years 2023-2026 and established an investor relationship management system, which has registered over 300 investors. Preliminary data from this system show encouraging trends in new investment decisions and operational projects.
Efforts to streamline the business environment have included simplifying five priority sectoral licenses, with ongoing work on seven additional licenses. Progress has also been noted in government and statistical data development, as evidenced by improved scores on the Open Data Inventory and statistical performance indicators.
Public service improvements include the implementation of a National Service Registry across 20 government entities, providing over 1,500 service profiles through the "Sanad" portal. Reforms have also been made in legislative procedures and economic impact assessments.
The World Bank report highlights Jordan's achievements in reducing carbon emissions, surpassing targets, and advancing green finance initiatives. The country reached a cumulative carbon reduction of over 7.8 million tons of CO2 equivalent between 2016 and 2025.
Jordan has met climate finance documentation targets, achieving 98 percent of the financial value allocated. It has adopted the Jordan National Green Taxonomy and a Green Sovereign Bond Framework, with plans for its first green sovereign bond issuance expected in 2026 or 2027.
Climate-related reforms have included updating the National Climate Change Policy and preparing a roadmap for climate finance regulation, underscoring Jordan's commitment to sustainability and environmental goals.