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through the EU Regional Trust Fund in Response to the
Syrian Crisis, the EU ‘Madad’ Fund. The Trust Fund brings FAO LAUNCHES A PROJECT
a more coherent and integrated EU aid response to the
crisis and primarily addresses economic, educational, TO FORMULATE A
protection, social, and health needs of refugees from Syria in
neighbouring countries such as Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey and
Iraq, and supports overstretched local communities and their SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE
administrations.

Production (tonnes) of some agricultural STRATEGY IN JORDAN
commodities in Jordan (2019-2020)
Item Value Flag Value Flag The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Almonds, with shell 1409 1807 Im (FAO), the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation
Apples 21051 25310 Im (MOPIC) and Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA)
launched a project funded by FAO to formulate a sustainable
Apricots 26459 28632 Im aquaculture strategy in Jordan. The implementation of the
Bananas 32803 39300 Im activities will start in January 2022 and will continue until
Barley 66618 48840 Im December 2022.
Beans, green 11188 Im 11878 Im
In line with a technical cooperation agreement signed
Cabbages and other brassicas 35074 38265 Im between the three parties last month, FAO conducted an
Carrots and turnips 23433 22187 Im inception workshop to acquaint stakeholders and programme
Caulif owers and broccoli 46799 61899 Im partners with the scope and outlines of the project entitled:
Chick peas 4232 3038 Im “Support the formulation of Sustainable Aquaculture Strategy
Cucumbers and gherkins 163484 211419 Im in Jordan”. The workshop also covered the implementation
Dates 23375 23090 Im strategy and work plan.
Eggplants (aubergines) 55630 51966 Im The workshop was under the patronage of his Excellency
Garlic 2506 2316 Im Mr. Nasser Shraideh, Minister of Planning and International
Grapefruit (inc. pomelos) 7685 Im 7658 Im Cooperation and attended by representatives from the Aqaba
Grapes 53886 51349 Im Special Economic Zone Authority, Ministry of Agriculture,
Lemons and limes 32577 Im 30523 Im Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Water and Irrigation,
Lettuce and chicory 41473 49788 Im the National Agricultural Research Center, in addition to the
Association of Fish Breeders and Marine Biology, and the
Maize 20936 23631 Im Jordan Aquaponics Association.
Melons, other (inc.cantaloupes) 62509 59474 Im
Okra 5212 7587 Im The objective of the project is to support the Government
Olives 214994 173083 Im of Jordan in developing proper planning and sector
management tools for sustainable aquaculture development to
Onions, shallots, green 5961 5995 Im contribute to increasing fish productivity in rural agricultural
Oranges 46247 Im 47969 Im communities and the private sector through the development
Peaches and nectarines 79355 79942 Im of well-managed technical practices and the strengthening of
Pears 1947 2408 Im technical capabilities in aquaculture innovation - Including
Plums and sloes 4150 4506 Im training on biologically secure fish farms and solar energy
Potatoes 173653 192746 Im - solar powered fish farms, water recycling systems using
Pumpkins, squash and gourds 53043 62633 Im high-tech filters and treatment to reduce water consumption
Spinach 2641 4523 Im through establishing a pilot Fish hatchery project).
Strawberries 3170 Im 4534 Im The overall and long-term impact of the project is to increase
Tomatoes 496216 593166 Im national production of fish products, and to contribute to food
Watermelons 93800 21746 Im security through the availability of an important local source of
animal protein.
Im: FAO data based on imputation methodology
Source: FAO Statistical Division 2021 FAO Representative in Jordan, Eng. Nabil Assaf, said,
“Aquaculture in small farmer systems provides high
quality animal protein and essential nutrients, especially
for nutritionally vulnerable groups, such as pregnant and
lactating women, infants and preschoolers. It also provides this
protein at prices generally affordable to the poorer segments
of the community.” “It creates ‘own enterprise’ employment,
including jobs for women and children, and provides income
through sale of what can be relatively high value products.”
Added Assaf.
On behalf of the Minister of Planning and International
Cooperation, H.E Dr. Marwan Al-Refai, confirmed “this project
comes within the framework of the implementation of Jordan
National Food Security Strategy that wasrecently adopted by
the government.

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