Jordan Times
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
$25 million democracy promotion
grant set for Jordan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jordan is expected to receive $25 million in US funding for a programme
to strengthen democratic institutions. The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) grant would
broaden public participation in political and electoral processes in Jordan, as well as increase
government transparency and accountability. The programme would supplement an initiative in Jordan
designed to improve public administration, civil liberties, infrastructure and the economy. The MCC
is a US government corporation that supports countries which promote democracy, economic freedom and
govern well in other ways.