Engicon, in partnership with ILF Consulting Engineers and GFA Consulting Group GmbH, has launched the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) for Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ) infrastructure projects, marking a key step toward strengthening environmental and social safeguards under the KfW-funded program “Support of Water Sector Reforms – Consulting Services for Accompanying Measures.”

The main objective of this ESMF is to institutionalize the screening, assessment and management of environmental and social risks associated with projects implemented by the WAJ and funded by various international financial institutions (IFI), ensuring alignment with both national legislation and IFI standards.

The preparation of the ESMF started in February 2024 and included the development of several environmental and social instrument templates, such as the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), Land Acquisition Plan (LAP), Screening Checklist, and other supporting tools to guide effective E&S management throughout project implementation. It was done with continuous collaboration and engagement of WAJ Environmental and Social Standards Directorate (ESSD), the KfW and several IFIs.

On 13 October 2025, a disclosure session was held to present the ESMF, bringing together around 45 participants from the WAJ, KfW, World Bank, AFD, Ministry of Environment and the water utilities. The session fostered stakeholder engagement, knowledge sharing, and collaborative discussion on the implementation of the framework.

This project represents a significant achievement for Engicon, highlighting our expertise in environmental and social management for large-scale water infrastructure projects and reinforcing our role as a trusted partner in advancing sustainable development in Jordan’s water sector.