VOL. XLVI

No 30

28-July-2003

JORDAN

AID

EIB Gives Jordan $45Mn Loan For Educational Reform

The European Investment Bank (EIB) on 17 July announced a $45mn long-term loan in support of the educational component of the Jordans 2003-08 Plan for Social and Economic Transformation (PSET). The project will establish 160 new schools, including 140 classrooms for pre-school education, 800 extensions and the rehabilitation of 340 existing buildings. Also upgraded with be schools IT facilities in an effort...