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On January 18, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement with the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan inAmman, to provide grant aid of up to 2.379 billion yen for the Project for Improvement of the Zai Water Supply System.

Under this project, the existing facilities and equipment of the Zai Water Supply System will be upgraded to prevent a decrease of water supply volume due to the deterioration of the facilities and equipment, and to improve operational efficiency together with a reduction in the operating costs. It is expected that this project will contribute to the autonomous and sustainable growth of the economy of Jordan. This project will contribute to the achievement of SDGs Goal 6 and 13.

Details for the project are provided below.

[Basic project information]

Country	The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Project title	The Project for Improvement of the Zai Water Supply System
Planned implementation period	42 months, including detailed design work and the bidding period
Executing agency	Water Authority of Jordan, Ministry of Water and Irrigation
Target region, facilities	Zai District and Deir Alla District in Balqa Governorate
Specific project details (provisional)	① Facility improvements/equipment procurement Procurement and installation of pumps, motors, traveling screens, and valves ② Consulting services Detailed design work, bidding assistance, construction/procurement supervision