Table 3 - 1 in 21 - MSK-JOR-ENV - Preliminary Risks Assessment and ESIA for the Aqaba-Amman Water Desalination and Conveyance (AAWDC) Project (Jordan) - Renewable Energy Component

Table 3-1: Relevant Institutions and Their Mandates for the Project EntityOverall MandateRelevant MandateMWIManage and regulate water resources, formulate national water policies, and ensure the development and sustainability of water infrastructure.Oversee water-related projects, allocate water resources, and ensure policy compliance during project implementation.Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA)Manage the Aqaba region's economic development and facilitate investment.Grant environmental approval for the project, monitor compliance with environmental legislation.Ministry of Environment (MoEnv)Maintain and improve environmental quality, develop policies and strategies, enforce environmental legislation, and promote public awareness and cooperation.Issues policies and standards that the project would need to abide by.Ministry of Energy and Mineral ResourcesEnsure sustainable development of energy and mineral resources through policies, strategies, and oversight.Facilitate energy supply for project operations and approve RE components.Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities / Department of Antiquities (DoA)Protect and document antiquities and manage heritage sites in Jordan.Ensure compliance with regulations concerning cultural and archaeological heritage in case of any within the Study Area and intervene in case of a chance find.Ministry of Health (MoH)Safeguard public health through health policies, strategies, and regulation of healthcare services.Monitor public health concerns, including the impact of any project-related public health risk.Ministry of Public Works and Housing (MPWH)Develop and maintain public infrastructure, focusing on road networks and public buildings.Provide oversight and ensure infrastructure development meets technical and safety standards, including mitigation of environmental impacts such as air pollution and noise.Ministry of Planning and International CooperationCoordinate and implement social and economic development plans in collaboration with international partners.Maximize benefits from foreign assistance and ensure alignment with development plans, such as the rehabilitation of irrigation networks.Ministry of Local Administration / Relevant MunicipalitiesOversee local governance and municipal affairs, ensuring sustainable development and effective oversight.Coordinate with municipalities to address public concerns and provide access to essential services during project implementation.Ministry of LaborEnsure the health and safety of workers and regulate employment standards in Jordan.Monitor occupational health and safety standards during the construction phase of the project.Ministry of AgricultureManage rangelands, forests, soil resources, and wildlife; oversee agricultural research and consultation.Issue approvals for dealing with flora and fauna and manage impacts on agricultural areas during project implementation.Public Security Directorate / Traffic DepartmentEnsure public safety, prevent crimes, manage prisons, and regulate traffic.Oversee traffic management and enforce safety measures on roads used during project implementation.Ministry of Social DevelopmentPromote social welfare, support vulnerable groups, and provide social services.Address social issues arising from project activities, ensuring community welfare and support.Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC)Develop and manage infrastructure and assets in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone.Support infrastructure development relevant to the project and ensure compliance with investment and development agreements.Municipalities of Al-Jafer, Qatar Wa Rahmeh, and Al-QuwairaProvide municipal services, including water distribution, sanitation, and public health management.Facilitate local coordination for project activities, including solid waste management and minimizing disruptions to municipal services.International Financing Institutions (IFIs) including EIB and USAIDProvide financial and technical support for development projects.Provide project financing and oversee fund utilization and promote project sustainability through compliance with funding conditions including environmental and social standards.