Entry from Directory of Selected Jordanian Water-related Institutions

NAME OF INSTITUTION:	Ministry Of Water And Irrigation
CONTACT OR DIRECTOR:	Eng. Sa'ad Bakri
POSITION TITLE OF CONTACT:	Secretary General
ADDRESS OF INSTITUTION:	P.O. Box 2412, Amman - Jordan
TELEPHONE:	(+) 962-6-565-2286
FAX:	(+) 962-6-568-0075
E-MAIL:	Sa'ad_Bakri@mwi.gov.jo
ACTIVITIES:	Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MWI) Role The Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MWI) is the official body responsible for the overall monitoring of the water sector, water supply and wastewater system and the related projects, planning and management, the formulation of national water strategies and policies, research and development, information systems and procurement of financial resources. Its Role also includes the provision of centralized water related data, Standardization and Consolidation of Data. The MWI was established in 1992, by a bylaw issued by the executive Branch of the Government under the Jordanian Constitution. The establishment of the Ministry of Water and Irrigation was in response to Jordan's recognition for the need of a more integrated approach to National water management. Since its establishment, MWI has been supported by several donor organization projects that have assisted in the development of water policy and water master planning as will be as restructuring the water sector. Seven Directorates under the directive of the Assistant Secretary Generals for Finance and Administration and Technical Affairs as well as two Units for Legal Affairs and Project Finances directly subordinated to the Secretary General fulfill the said functions (MWI Organisational Chart). Units for public relations, internal monitoring and water security and protection are directly subordinated to the Minister of Water and Irrigation with responsibilities overarching MWI, WAJ and JVA (Ministry By-Law No.52 of 1992). With its extensive Water Information System, MWI has become a lead in the region that uses GIS-based digital tools for Water Master Planning activities, offering the framework, databases and tools necessary to manage water data and providing water specialists with data and information for water sector monitoring, management and planning. MWI regularly produces essential water sector information products including the Water Master Plan.

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