Italy contributes 800,000 euros towards strengthening education system in Jordan

AMMAN — The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) has confirmed a contribution of 800,000 euros granted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to the Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF) in support of the “System Strengthening Partnership with Jordan’s Ministry of Education” (SSP) programme. The programme is being implemented by UNESCO under the leadership of the Ministry of Education, according to a statement from the UN agency.

The SSP is a three-year programme (2019-2022) supporting the Ministry of Education’s Education Strategic Plan, focusing on system strengthening as one of its core domains. With their contribution, Italy joins Canada as the second signatory to the MPTF, “embodying the spirit of partnership, coordination and aid effectiveness, in support of Jordan’s education sector”, read the statement.

Canada’s “pivotal role as the first donor to the MPTF has paved the way for the SSP programme to support a stronger and more resilient education ecosystem in Jordan”, it noted. 

In-kind support is also being provided by Norway — through the NORCAP mechanism — with the provision of several senior experts deployed to UNESCO within the Education Ministry.  Additional development partners and financial support are anticipated in 2020, the statement said.