Jordan - Amman Solid Waste Management Project

WASHINGTON, September 30, 2008- The following project was approved today by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors:

IBRD Loan Amount: US$25 million

Terms: Maturity = 17 years; Grace = 7 years

Project Description: The purpose of the project is to assist the Government of Jordan in improving the operational, financial and environmental performance of its municipal solid waste system through:  (i) environmentally upgrading and expanding the existing municipal solid waste landfill to meet Amman City’s disposal needs and generate electricity while mitigating green house gases; and (ii) improving the cost effectiveness of the existing municipal solid waste collection and transport systems and improve overall cost recovery.

Media Contact

Gabriella Aguilar

(202) 473-3245

delnaggar@worldbank.org

For project documents, please visit:

http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P104960