Construction Works for the Development of High-Quality Tourism Assets

Improving Local Development to Increase the Resilience of Host Communities and Refugees in North Jordan (LED) builds on two programmes aiming to support Decentralisation financed by the European Union and executed by UNDP, DLDSP, and DAILL .  The “Programme” fills a very large void in local administrations, which is the lack of financial resources to invest in development projects. In recent years there has been a profusion of development plans, and local economic development strategies; however, they are not backed up by the resources to implement them.  The availability of funds will encourage and test new forms of public-private collaboration that include various municipalities and private investors.

Focusing on the Governorate of Irbid, the “Programme” proposes a series of activities and is inclusive of host communities and refugees.  The efforts are focused on creating economic opportunities and the joint search for solutions to chronic development challenges. By boosting the growth of economic sectors and supporting either the demand or supply of value chains and clusters, the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) will create jobs and enhance social cohesion, integration, and a sense of belonging among refugees and Jordanians.

This initiative aims to provide a high-quality asset that will play as key attractors for visitors and investors to Umm Qais destination. Asset development includes diversifying tourism product offering, improving access, upgrading tourism- related infrastructure, development of marketing strategies and rehabilitating of heritage sites. These interventions should increase tourist visitations, boosting local economy, and increase jobs.