The European Union, together with Croatia, the Netherlands and Spain, launched a €1.6 million Twinning Project on 13 July 2026 in Amman to strengthen Jordan's land administration framework, the EU Delegation to Jordan announced in a press release dated 14 July 2026. The project, funded by the EU, aims to modernise land administration, support digital transformation, and improve transparency and efficiency of public services related to land and property.
The kick-off event was held under the patronage of Jordan's Minister of Finance, Dr. Abdalhakim Shibli, and brought together representatives of the Jordanian government, the EU, EU member states, diplomatic missions and international partners. The project is implemented by Croatia as Lead Member State, together with the Netherlands and Spain, in partnership with Jordan's Department of Lands and Survey (DLS). EU Ambassador to Jordan Pierre-Christophe Chatzisavas highlighted the EU's continued support for Jordan's reform efforts, noting that the project reflects the strong partnership and commitment to citizen-centred public administration. Sanja Zekušić, Lead Member State Project Leader from Croatia's State Geodetic Administration, underlined the commitment to peer-to-peer cooperation and practical knowledge exchange.
During a technical session, experts presented the three core components: strengthening Jordan's land administration framework in line with the United Nations Framework for Effective Land Administration, developing a Jordan Land Administration Domain Model Country Profile, and enhancing land administration technologies and institutional capacities for future digital transformation. The project will support institutional capacity building, interoperability of land administration systems, legal and regulatory development, and more transparent, efficient and citizen-centred services. DLS Director General Khaldoun Al-Khalidi expressed appreciation for the support, stating the project aligns with Jordan's Economic Modernisation Vision and Public Sector Modernisation Roadmap.
The initiative impacts several stakeholders. For Jordanian citizens and businesses, it promises more efficient and transparent land services, reducing bureaucracy and legal uncertainty. The Jordanian government benefits from institutional capacity building and alignment with international standards, boosting investment confidence. EU member states involved gain from exporting expertise and strengthening bilateral ties. The EU itself reinforces its role as a key partner in Jordan's reform agenda, leveraging the Twinning instrument for peer-to-peer cooperation. No prior coverage of this project exists in the available record.