| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| International Bank for Reconstruction and Development | 163.10 |
| Concessional Financing Facility | 36.90 |
Jordan Youth, Technology, and Jobs Project
Abstract*
The objective of the Youth, Technology, and Jobs Project for Jordan is to improve digitally-enabled income opportunities and expand digitized government services in Jordan. The Project has three components. 1. Increasing the supply of digitally skilled youth in Jordan component will increase the supply of high-quality human capital to cater to the increasing demand for digital skills in Jordan, covering both employment and freelancing jobs. 1.1. Establishing... Show More
Development Objective
Improve digitally-enabled income opportunities and expand digitized government services in Jordan.
Key Details
Project Details
P170669
Active
Mohamed Abdulkader , Jad Mazahreh, Angela Elzir
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
August 13, 2019
(as of board presentation)
March 20, 2020
April 7, 2020
US$ 200.00 million
Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship
2020
US$ 200.00 million
N/A
Moderate
February 28, 2027
No
BANK APPROVED
February 15, 2024
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | 163.10 |
| IDA Commitment | N/A |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 163.10 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | 36.90 |
| Total Project Cost** | 200.00 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of July 31, 2025
No data available.
| Period | Financier | Transaction Type | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2021 | IBRD-90610 | Int Charges | 195,951.81 |
| Sep 29, 2020 | IBRD-90610 | Loan Disb | 1,503,044.40 |
| Nov 15, 2020 | IBRD-90610 | Int Charges | 1,157.78 |
| Nov 15, 2020 | IBRD-90610 | Int Charges | 174,011.56 |
| Nov 15, 2020 | IBRD-90610 | Int Charges | 56,064.90 |
| May 15, 2021 | IBRD-90610 | Int Charges | 192,620.19 |
| May 15, 2021 | IBRD-90610 | Int Charges | 70,843.97 |
| May 15, 2021 | IBRD-90610 | Int Charges | 482.54 |
| May 15, 2021 | IBRD-90610 | Int Charges | 3,991.53 |
| Mar 20, 2020 | IBRD-90610 | Loan Commitment | 163,100,000.00 |
| Apr 7, 2020 | IBRD-90610 | Loan Disb | 407,750.00 |
| Apr 7, 2020 | IBRD-90610 | Fee Charges | 407,750.00 |
| Oct 13, 2022 | IBRD-90610 | Loan Disb | 333,223.00 |
| Dec 5, 2022 | IBRD-90610 | Loan Disb | 2,445,300.00 |
| Nov 30, 2022 | IBRD-90610 | Loan Disb | 4,075,500.00 |
| Nov 15, 2022 | IBRD-90610 | Int Charges | 186,537.60 |
| Nov 15, 2022 | IBRD-90610 | Int Charges | 273,419.53 |
| Dec 8, 2021 | IBRD-90610 | Loan Disb | 7,410,227.00 |
| May 15, 2022 | IBRD-90610 | Int Charges | 129,594.57 |
| Nov 15, 2021 | IBRD-90610 | Int Charges | 69,682.46 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | IBRD-90610 | Loan Disb | 1,746,117.00 |
| May 15, 2023 | IBRD-90610 | Int Charges | 1,012.10 |
| May 15, 2023 | IBRD-90610 | Int Charges | 175,826.88 |
| May 15, 2023 | IBRD-90610 | Int Charges | 714,458.70 |
| May 15, 2023 | IBRD-90610 | Int Charges | 75.32 |
| May 15, 2024 | IBRD-90610 | Int Charges | 161,862.34 |
| Nov 16, 2023 | IBRD-90610 | Loan Disb | 5,370,739.50 |
| Nov 28, 2023 | IBRD-90610 | Loan Disb | 3,505,416.50 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | IBRD-90610 | Int Charges | 176,982.31 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | IBRD-90610 | Int Charges | 805,231.75 |
| May 15, 2024 | IBRD-90610 | Int Charges | 1,202,078.10 |
| Apr 8, 2024 | IBRD-90610 | Loan Disb | 3,781,116.00 |
| Jun 26, 2020 | IBRD-90610 | Loan Disb | 5,705,700.00 |
| May 15, 2022 | IBRD-90610 | Int Charges | 184,737.69 |
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Progress towards achievement of PDO | Satisfactory | 2025-02-13 |
| Project Management | Satisfactory | 2025-02-13 |
| Financial Management | Satisfactory | 2025-02-13 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Satisfactory | 2025-02-13 |
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Moderately Satisfactory | 2025-02-13 |
| Procurement | Moderately Satisfactory | 2025-02-13 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
No data available.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
No data available.
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Number of beneficiaries, of those trained on employable digital skills, reporting new income opportunities Value 0.00 2503.00 10000.00 Date January 1, 2020 October 18, 2023 February 28, 2027 Comment Number of transactions from new and/improved government e-service introduced (Number) Value 0.00 3531506.00 5000000.00 Date December 31, 2019 October 18, 2023 February 28, 2027 Comment Percentage of government payment services enabled for digital payments (Percentage) Value 5.00 20.00 80.00 Date December 31, 2019 October 18, 2023 February 28, 2027 Comment Volume of new private sector investment mobilized in digital services Value 0.00 2260432.00 20000000.00 Date December 31, 2019 October 18, 2023 February 28, 2027 Comment Out of which are females (Jordanian) Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Out of which are Syrians Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Number of individuals trained by training service providers supported by digital skills development activities Value 0.00 0.00 15000.00 Date January 1, 2020 October 18, 2023 February 28, 2027 Comment Number of individuals with digital skills benefiting from ITO/BPO businesses supported (GrowJo Talent) Value 0.00 1407.00 4200.00 Date January 1, 2020 October 18, 2023 February 28, 2027 Comment Percentage of registered grievances that are addressed within the timeframe specified in the project operations manual Value 0.00 83.00 90.00 Date December 31, 2019 October 18, 2023 February 28, 2027 Comment Number of ITO/BPO firms supported on business plan expansion (Expansion) Value 0.00 23.00 50.00 Date January 1, 2020 October 18, 2023 February 28, 2027 Comment Number of individuals with digital skills benefiting from technology adoption by nonprofit company/civil society organizations (CSOs) and private sector companies supported (GIG platforms) Value 0.00 1414.00 2000.00 Date January 1, 2020 October 18, 2023 February 28, 2027 Comment Number of students (grade 7-12) receiving digital skills curriculum in schools Value 0.00 0.00 300000.00 Date January 1, 2020 October 18, 2023 February 28, 2027 Comment Number of start-ups supported with business matchmaking Value 0.00 36.00 250.00 Date January 1, 2020 October 18, 2023 February 28, 2027 Comment Percentage of STEAM teachers for grades 1 – 6, who integrated digital skills within their core subjects Value 0.00 0.00 70.00 Date August 21, 2023 October 18, 2023 February 28, 2027 Comment Number of beneficiaries using Tech Hubs Value 0.00 0.00 12000.00 Date January 1, 2020 October 18, 2023 February 28, 2027 Comment Number of individuals trained to access and offer their services on digital platforms Value 0.00 0.00 6000.00 Date January 1, 2020 October 18, 2023 February 28, 2027 Comment Number of new government services digitized Value 43.00 110.00 100.00 Date January 1, 2020 October 18, 2023 February 28, 2027 Comment Number of improved e-government services Value 20.00 20.00 20.00 Date November 28, 2019 October 18, 2023 February 28, 2027 Comment Number of government payment services digitized Value 0.00 0.00 500.00 Date January 1, 2020 October 18, 2023 February 28, 2027 Comment Jordan Source: Number of ITO/BPO firms supported /registered Value 0.00 0.00 20.00 Date August 21, 2023 October 18, 2023 February 28, 2027 Comment Entrepreneurship Development: Number of students enrolled in the different entrepreneurship programs across schools, universities, and post-university upskilling programs Value 0.00 0.00 1000.00 Date August 21, 2023 October 18, 2023 February 28, 2027 Comment Entrepreneurship Development: Number of startups benefiting from the fast-track market access agreement between Jordan and selectedcountries in the region Value 0.00 0.00 20.00 Date August 21, 2023 October 18, 2023 February 28, 2027 Comment Entrepreneurship Development: Number of government services enhanced through collaboration with startups and entrepreneurs Value 0.00 0.00 20.00 Date August 21, 2023 October 18, 2023 February 28, 2027 Comment Entrepreneurship Development: Number of Jordanian startups receiving support through intervention packages and grants to advance from the Leapfrogging 1 stage to the MVP stage Value 0.00 0.00 200.00 Date August 21, 2023 October 18, 2023 February 28, 2027 Comment Out of which are females (Jordanian) Value 0.00 0.00 800.00 Date Comment Out of which are females Value 0.00 0.00 240.00 Date Comment Out of which are Syrians Value 0.00 0.00 500.00 Date Comment Out of which are females (Jordanian) Value 0.00 0.00 250.00 Date Comment Out of which are females (Jordanian) Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Out of which are Syrians Value 0.00 0.00 75.00 Date Comment Out of which are Syrians Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Out of which are Jordanian females or Jordanian Female led businesses Value 0.00 0.00 35.00 Date Comment Out of which are Syrians or Syrian led businesses Value 0.00 0.00 10.00 Date Comment Out of which are females Value 0.00 0.00 30.00 Date August 21, 2023 October 18, 2023 February 28, 2027 Comment Out of which are females (Jordanian) Value 0.00 0.00 600.00 Date Comment Out of which are females (Jordanian) Value 0.00 0.00 500.00 Date Comment Out of which are Syrians Value 0.00 0.00 300.00 Date Comment Out of which are Syrians Value 0.00 0.00 300.00 Date Comment Out of which were procured to private sector firms Value 43.00 0.00 20.00 Date Comment