Feasibility study for a € 20 million assistance package for Regulatory
Authorities and privatization in Jordan
Situation
EC decides to grant € 20 million in technical assistance to strengthen and develop infrastructure regulation in Jordan, including telecom and post, and to support privatization
Key Issues
Strengthened Telecom Regulatory Commission (TRC) through new law issued in 2002
Limited TRC capacity
Connexus Contribution
Prepared feasibility report (drafted identification and appraisal reports, project design, and budget) for the World Bank - European Commission Joint Program for an EC grant assistance of €20 million to promote private participation in infrastructure and strengthen regulatory authorities in Jordan for 2002 - 2006
Designed the technical assistance program including program management, coordination and sustainability measures
Identified technical assistance and training needs of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission in Jordan and drafted terms of reference for a €3.5 million project
Drafted Terms of Reference for the Executive Privatization Commission, the Electricity Regulatory Commission, and the Civil Aviation Authority
Results
€ 3.5 million funding for technical assistance was awarded to support TRCt
€ 16.5 million was awarded to support other regulatory authorities and privatization