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CA-3-D001646001 2026-05-15T06:32:54 This project supports Jordanian communities hosting significant numbers of Syrian refugees by providing a safe and healthy environment and bolstering confidence in municipal services. The project seeks to improve solid waste management services, infrastructure and working conditions at Al-Akedir, the second-largest landfill in Jordan. Project activities include: (1) increasing the landfill's physical capacity; (2) improving landfill management capacity by providing staff with financial and technical training; and (3) improving processing efficiency by replacing worn-out machinery. The project also seeks to improve economic opportunities for local residents, especially women and youth, by designing, constructing and operating four recycling receiving stations and a sorting centre. Closed 2015-03-23T00:00:00 2019-06-30T00:00:00 Jordan 100.00% UNDP - United Nations Development Programme Waste management/disposal 100.00% 19882672.00 The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved solid waste management infrastructure and services in the governorate hosting the largest number of refugees in Jordan; and (2) improved economic opportunities for local residents, especially women. Results achieved as of the end of the project (June 2019) include: (1) 16 women secured jobs through the launch of the Composting Packaging Site; (2) the construction of new main waste Sorting Center and a storage hanger; (3) the rehabilitation and upgrade of the existing Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Transfer Station in Northern Shouneh and the construction of a new MSW transfer station at Al Taybeh Al Jadeedeh area; and (4) intensive community and Community Based Organisations engagement to form "recyclables receiving green points" operated and managed by 60 women for the three targeted municipalities. Contributions to specific-purpose programmes and funds managed by implementing partners Bilateral Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation Global Affairs Canada EGM Europe, Arctic, Middle East and Magh Unsolicited Proposal Gender equality Environmental sustainability (cross-cutting) 5000000.00 7000000.00 3000000.00 0.00 2015200170 UNDP - United Nations Development Programme 19882672.00 5000000.00 7000000.00 3000000.00 3100000.00 1782672.00