AMMAN — The Jordanian water sector and quality infrastructure institutions, in partnership with Germany’s Metrological Institute PTB, have officially launched the technical cooperation project "Quality Infrastructure for Efficient Water Management in Jordan II".

 

Building on the success of the initial phase, this follow-up project is set to enhance water management practices across Jordan, focusing on reducing water loss and improving efficiency, accourdeing to a statement.

 

The project was officially inaugurated on September 9, 2024, in Amman and will run for three years with a budget of 1 million Euros.

 

The official launch followed a two-day workshop dedicated to operational planning, where experts from the project's network collaboratively designed activities for the upcoming cycle.

 

The event was attended by representatives from the Jordanian Metrology Institute (RSS-JNMI), the Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization (JSMO), the Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ), and Jordan's three water utilities.

 

PTB, represented by Project Coordinator Ms. Maria Cassens-Sasse, expressed gratitude for the strong collaboration with Jordanian institutions and the valuable partnership, te statment said.

 

The project will focus on key activities such as calibrating water meters (RSS-JNMI), testing imported water meters (JSMO), and accrediting water meter test labs according to international ISO/IEC 17025 standards.

 

These initiatives aim to provide demand-oriented services for efficient and climate-resilient water management, contributing to Jordan’s efforts in improving water consumption measurement and reducing water loss.

 

In addition to its technical focus, the project includes a gender-sensitive training program designed to enhance the skills of the Jordanian technical experts, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the initiative.

 

As Jordan is one of the world's most water-scarce countries, this cooperation represents a vital step towards better water management, supporting the country's efforts to increase efficiency and preserve its precious water resources.