Ammon News - Within the framework of the strategic and comprehensive partnership between Jordan and the European Union, the Cabinet approved a EUR110 million grant agreement provided by the EU to implement a multi-sector programme through the General Budget in support of economic and social modernisation programmes.

The programme covers three areas: economic governance, human capital and the green economy. The grant will be disbursed in two instalments, with the first, worth EUR38.5 million, to be provided at the end of this year and the second, worth EUR71.5 million, at the end of next year.

The programme aims to improve the business environment, strengthen public financial management, and develop energy, water and clean transport services, employment, education, vocational and technical training, research and innovation.