● Diplomatic Viewpoints(1) Diplomatic Importance● Development Viewpoints(1) Relevance of Project(2) Effectiveness of ResultsBackground, Objectives, and Scope of the EvaluationSummary of Evaluation Results(3) Appropriateness of Processes(2) Diplomatic ImpactChief EvaluatorConsultantPeriod of the Evaluation StudyField Survey CountryMOFA implemented a grant aid project (Grant Aid for Economic and Social Development Program) in 2016 aimed at improving waste management and water-supply conditions in the host communities of Syrian refugees by providing equipment and products manufactured in Japan in order to contribute to economic and social development in Jordan. This evaluation assesses the results of the grant aid project implemented by MOFA, with the main objectives of obtaining recommendations and learning lessons for future ODA planning and implementation as well as ensuring public accountability.The project contributed to alleviating the weakening of socioeconomic infrastructure caused by a large influx of Syrian refugees, as well as to easing tensions with refugees in host communities, and was consistent with Japan’s high-level policies, development needs in Jordan, and international priority issues. Relationships with other donors were also maintained through participation in the donor community and the framework of the Jordan Response Platform for the Syria Crisis in order to address the Syrian refugee issue. Japan’s comparative advantages are evident in the high quality of the provided equipment and products. (Evaluation Result: Satisfactory = B)The provided equipment and products were procured and delivered as planned in terms of both specifications and quantities. The procured equipment and products were handed over as planned to the end users—municipalities, water supply entities, and waste management entities nationwide—under the responsibility of the Jordanian side, and data obtained from the project survey suggest that the operating condition after delivery was good. Results were therefore achieved as envisioned by the program. Furthermore, based on the SATO Kan HiroshiChief Senior Researcher, Research Operations Department, IDE-JETROJapan Techno Co., Ltd.September 2020 to March 2021Jordan (remote survey conducted online)Jordanian side’s awareness of the issue, the sites targeted for provision of equipment were selected on the assumption that refugee host communities exist not only in certain regions but rather throughout the entire country. Equipment and products were broadly distributed to over 60 local municipalities and entities scattered across 12 governorates nationwide. (Evaluation Result: Satisfactory = B)The project was planned and implemented to realize the requests of the Government of Jordan to the fullest extent. The implementation structure of the relevant agencies and the assistance implementation process was also adequate and conformed to the Exchange of Notes (E/N) between the two countries as well as to the guidelines of MOFA. (Evaluation Result: Satisfactory = B)Since Japan depends on the Middle East for many of its energy resources, peace and stability in the Middle East are directly linked to its national interests, and Jordan holds a key position in that region. Cooperating in the political/social stability and economic development of Jordan is therefore important for ensuring Japan’s energy security through peace and stability in the Middle East and for maintaining and advancing friendly bilateral relations, making development cooperation highly significant. In supporting host communities affected by the influx of Syrian refugees, this project contributed to the stabilization of the region and played a part in Japan’s cooperation toward the stabilization of the Middle East and Jordan.The project’s timely implementation in response to the requests of the Government of Jordan helped to strengthen bilateral relations. Its implementation is also an example of Japan’s proactive contributions to refugee issues, which Japan is making strong efforts to showcase to the international community as an advocate of “human security.” Like other similar cooperation related to refugee relief, it can therefore be expected to help demonstrate Japan’s stance to the rest of the world.* Ratings: Highly Satisfactory = A; Satisfactory = B; Partially Unsatisfactory = C; Unsatisfactory = DEvaluation of Economic and Social Development Program in Jordan in FY201515Annual Report on Japanʼs ODA Evaluation 2021
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