VOL. XLI

No. 24

15-June-1998

JORDAN

...And Water Distribution In Jordan

In the same week, EIB also announced a ECU40mn ($43mn) loan to theJordanian water sector. The loan, which will be on-lent to the Jordanian Water Authority,will contribute to the restructuring of water distribution in the capital, Amman, where40% of the population reside and which suffers from water shortages and rationing. Theinterest rate on the loan will be 1.2% per year to be paid over 15 years in 20 equalsemi-annual...