AMMAN — The government has set aside JD184 million
for the
Ministry of Local Administration under the 2023 general budget draft
law, Al-Mamlaka TV reported on Sunday.
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That sum is divided into current and capital expenditures,
of which the former comprises JD8 million of the ministry’s budget.
Approximately JD156 million was set aside for the ministry’s
ongoing projects JD155 million for municipal development, and JD15 million for
new projects.
A part of its capital project funding, JD3 million was allocated
for the development of infrastructure for the central market in Irbid, and JD2
million for the central market in Amman.
For new projects, JD5 million will go to infrastructure
projects in the governorates, spent through the Cities and Villages Development
Bank.
An additional JD1.6 million was earmarked for the expansion
of the road network in Jerash governorate, and a further JD210,000 reserved for
maintenance.
Another JD305,000 was allocated to develop productive
projects in Karak governorate, JD524,000 for municipality service projects in
Maan governorate, and JD50,000 for construction and maintenance of buildings in
Mafraq governorate.
Roughly JD270,000 was earmarked to establish traditional
markets in Zarqa governorate. Service projects in
Madaba and
Aqaba governorates received an allocation of JD1 million
and JD645,000 respectively.
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