UNDP, Japan supply Irbid, Mafraq municipalities with machinery

Jan 07,2014 - Last updated at Jan 07,2014

AMMAN — UNDP and the Japanese embassy on Tuesday provided the municipalities of Mafraq and Irbid with machinery and technical equipment to “ease the mounting pressure on delivery of services”, an embassy statement said.

“Following a needs assessment study conducted by UNDP in late 2013, concerns relating to rehabilitation and solid waste management equipment for northern municipalities were listed as the top priorities to improve delivery of basic services,” the statement said.

The first phase of equipment delivery was completed in areas where the large presence of refugees increased pressure on public services.

UNDP has delivered 36 fogging machines, six ultra volume sprayers and insecticides and pesticides to 36 municipalities.

The UN agency is offering support under the “Mitigating the Impact of the Syrian Refugee Crisis on the Vulnerable Jordanian Host Communities” project funded by the Japanese government at a total value of $4 million.

Rate

Japan donates six waste compactors to local municipalities

Aug 26,2014

The Japanese government, in partnership with UNDP, has provided six solid waste compactors to six local municipalities within the framework of the “Mitigating the Impact of the Syrian Refugee Crisis on Jordanian Vulnerable Host Communities” project, a Japanese embassy statement said.

UNDP concludes first phase of community outreach project

Apr 21,2014

The UNDP on Sunday wrapped up the first phase of a community outreach training programme that will support nine municipalities in the Irbid and Mafraq governorates, according to a statement from the UN agency.

Swiss delegate briefed on relief projects for host communities

Apr 01,2014

The UNDP in Jordan received Ambassador Manuel Bessler, the humanitarian aid delegate of the Swiss confederation earlier this week.