Improving subsurface water drainage, landscaping and water-smart agriculture in Northern Jordan Valley

About this project

The Namaa Project main goal is Improving subsurface water drainage, landscaping and water-smart agriculture in Northern Jordan Valley through integrated water resources management and innovative infrastructure, including 47 km of underground subsurface drainage. Key activities include restoring 700+ ha of degraded landscapes, promoting water-smart agriculture to 600 farmers, enhancing irrigation efficiency, and strengthening institutions and regulatory frameworks. These efforts aim to reduce water scarcity, soil degradation, and flood risks while improving biodiversity and climate resilience. By building institutional capacity and introducing new technologies, Namaa enhances food security, farmer incomes, and rural stability, benefiting over 180,000 people in the JV. The project is based on a direct request from the Jordan Valley Authority to support their mandate in water resource management and subsurface drainage. The Ministry of Water and Irrigation has committed to a EUR 100,000 cost-share for the acquisition of drainage machinery and equipment. In addition, Advance Consulting will contribute EUR 204,599 for co-financing staff working on the project from the Netherlands. As well to support the project implementation, The Government of Jordan through the JVA has allocated EUR 200,000 in the 2026 budget for recruiting new staff for the drainage department.

Published by

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands · Government

Countries

Jordan

Sectors

River basins development

Focus

Trade development · Also contributesClimate mitigation · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Main focus

Funded by

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands

Implemented by

Advance Consulting B.V.

Accountable

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands

Passes funds through

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands

Published by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 3 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-7-PPR-260000420.

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