Jordan Water Efficiency Scale Loan

Program Overview and Strategic Focus

The Jordan Water Efficiency Scale Loan responds to high non-revenue water, groundwater depletion, and climate stress by enabling utilities partnering with private operators, technology providers, and farmer cooperatives within one of the world’s most water-scarce countries modernising urban and agricultural water systems. It prioritises solutions that can rapidly demonstrate impact while building institutions that champion inclusive, sustainable growth.

Applicants are expected to articulate how their work contributes to water security, operational efficiency, and equitable service and leverages ecosystems described in collaboration between ministries, municipalities, and community water councils. Evaluation panels look for operational plans that balance financial discipline with cultural and environmental stewardship unique to the region.

Funding Structure and Support Services

The program layers concessional loans paired with performance-based grants with advisory services so teams can move from pilots to resilient operations. Delivery partners curate expertise across finance, policy, and community engagement to translate strategic visions into executable roadmaps.

The program layers capital with capability-building services such as:

Leak detection and pressure management advisory
Smart metering integration and customer analytics coaching
Reuse project design covering agricultural and industrial applications
Tariff reform and citizen engagement facilitation

Cost Category	Description	Indicative Amount	Expected Outcome
Non-Revenue Water Reduction	District metering areas, pressure control, and active leak repair	$12,000,000	Significant decline in losses and improved supply reliability
Smart Metering and Analytics	Advanced metering infrastructure and data platforms	$6,000,000	Enhanced billing accuracy and customer trust
Water Reuse Infrastructure	Treatment upgrades and distribution for agricultural reuse	$4,500,000	New water sources for farmers and reduced groundwater stress
Community Engagement	Awareness campaigns, billing support, and grievance redress	$1,800,000	Customer buy-in and equitable tariff implementation

Eligibility Deep Dive and Readiness Signals

Eligible applicants must already demonstrate momentum in implementing large-scale efficiency projects requiring advanced analytics and behaviour change. Proposals should clearly outline governance models, risk management frameworks, and collaboration protocols that honour local stakeholders.

Key eligibility markers include:

Audited financial statements and debt management track record
Baseline non-revenue water assessments and reduction targets
Gender and youth inclusion plans for utility workforce
Stakeholder mapping and community engagement strategy

Application Pathway and Timeline Management

Applications undergo due diligence culminating in financing approvals during the annual Amman Water Innovation Forum.

Suggested internal timeline checkpoints:

January 2025: Submit concept note and preliminary financials
March 2025: Present feasibility studies and hydraulic models
June 2025: Complete environmental and social safeguards
August 2025: Negotiate loan terms and grant incentives
November 2025: Sign financing agreements at Amman Water Innovation Forum

Strategic Positioning Tips for Competitive Proposals

Competitive submissions highlight differentiated value propositions that reinforce water security through efficiency and reuse. Narratives should weave quantitative evidence with community stories that show an authentic commitment to shared prosperity.

Focus proposal narratives on:

Integrate digital twins and predictive analytics for system optimisation
Demonstrate tariff reforms balancing cost recovery and affordability
Showcase reuse schemes co-designed with farmer cooperatives
Quantify water savings and climate resilience benefits
Plan for transparent reporting and citizen engagement

Impact Measurement and Learning Agenda

Impact management is integral to the opportunity; organisers expect teams to translate utilities delivering reliable water services despite chronic scarcity into measurable indicators and adaptive learning loops. Applicants should describe how data will inform iterative improvements and policy dialogue.

Illustrative indicators to embed in your monitoring framework:

Percentage reduction in non-revenue water
Volume of water reused for agriculture or industry
Customer satisfaction and dispute resolution rates
Energy savings from efficient pumping and treatment
Improvement in financial performance indicators

Utilities upload performance data to a national water efficiency dashboard accessible to regulators and citizens.

Documentation and Submission Checklist

Ensure hydraulic models, customer engagement plans, and financial projections are ready to demonstrate execution capacity.

Utility governance documents and approvals
Feasibility studies and hydraulic models
Environmental and social impact assessments
Financial projections and tariff reform plans
Stakeholder engagement and communication strategy

By linking finance with transparent performance reporting, utilities can secure water futures for Jordanian households and industries.