TeamofExperts

Team of Experts

Concrete Actions Towards Sustainable Development

OSD consists of a number of consultants from various nationalities, and cosmopolitan background (Jordanian, British, American and Australian).

Worked on developing the long term vision of Jordan's Water Sector and produced the following documents:

· Jordan's Water Strategy and Policies, 2002

· Water Sector Planning and Associated Investment Program for the yrs 2002-2011, 2002

· Water Sector Action Plan 2002-2006, 2002

· National Water Master Plan, 2004

Worked on developing the long term vision of Jordan's Agriculture Sector and produced the following documents:

· Laws, By-Laws and Regulations of Agricultural Sector in Jordan, 2004

· National Strategy for Agricultural Development, 2004

· Agriculture Investment Program and Action plan, 2004

· Guidelines and Regulations for Agriculture Trade, 2004

· Restructuring of the Ministry of Agriculture and Associated By-Law, 2004

· National Food Security Strategy, 2004

Managed important and strategic projects for the Ministry of Water and Irrigation carried out within the frame of the Private Sector Participation with the intent of enhancing the provision of water services, including project finance and relations with international donors e.g. The World Bank, USAID, KFW, EIB, Arab Fund, Kuwaiti Fund, etc.

Studies reviewed and Supervised for the Red Sea-Dead Sea Canal project, and many other projects in Jordan e.g. As samara Wastewater Treatment Plant, Disi Water Supply Project, Zara Main Water Supply System, Al Wehdah Dam, Amman Network Rehabilitation Project, Mujab Dam, Deir Alla Water Supply Project, etc for a total cost of more than 2 billion US$, in addition to many other medium- to small-sized water and wastewater projects.

The OSD team provides the best possible service and value to our clients worldwide. We do this ethically, with a focus on developing and maintaining long-term client relationships.

Our team of experts contributed to the development of the largest studies and projects in the Middle East region, some include but not limited to:

Jordan's Water Master Plan

Since Jordan is known to be one of the most water scarce countries in the world with all associated challenges for sustainable supply of water for various users, a Digital Water Master Plan was developed to effectively integrate all aspects of water resources management based on an extensive Water Information System. The Digital Water Master Plan that considered to be unique world wide paved the road for proper water planning in Jordan

The feasibility study, Design and (BOT) documents for the Disi Water Conveyer Project, to supply additional sustainable potable water to the Greater Amman Area to satisfy water demands and nullify deficits. The project will initially produce and transport to Amman on average 100 MCM of high quality water per year. The base capital costs of the project are US $700 Million.

The study for the Read Sea – Dead Sea Canal Project. The project consists of a water conduit to convey almost 1.8 billion cubic meters per year of sea water some 180 kilometers from the Red Sea near Aqaba to the Dead Sea. The project would reverse the decline in the Dead Sea and gradually promote an increase back to its historic levels. The cost of the project is about US $ 3.0 Billion.

The study and supervision of the construction of Al-Wehdah Dam Project. The dam will capture the floods and available base flow in the Yarmouk basin on the northern boundaries of Jordan with Syria and will provide about 30 MCM of water to irrigate 31000 dunums (1 dunum = 1000 m2) of cultivated land. The dam will also supply Amman and its vicinity with about 50 MCM/ year of potable water and Generate yearly about 18,800 Megawatt/hr of electricity 100 Million.

The studies and management of the development of As-Samra Waste Water Treatment Plant (BOT). The project aims to replace the existing overloaded and inadequate waste stabilization pond treatment system and to construct wastewater treatment facilities to treat a maximum of 530,000 cubic meters per day to serve the Amman and Zarqa areas. Our experts have also helped in preparing the first BOT documents for this project 180 Million.

The studies and supervision of the Greater Amman Rehabilitation Project and its construction stages. The project was designed to reduce unaccounted for water losses from the current 50-55 per cent down to 20-25 per cent by replacing the dilapidated water networks in the west and southwest areas of Amman. The cost of the project is about US $ 65 million.

The study and implementation of Aqaba Water Company. The company is the first independent water management company in the country. It will improve the efficiency and capacity of the city water transmission storage and distribution systems to meet population and economic growth in Aqaba as well as reducing water losses within the water distribution and collection system.

Jordan’s Agriculture Development Strategy. The strategy included the development of 130 projects to be implemented over a 10 years plan with estimated costs of US $600 million. The strategy emphasized the role of private sector in the planning, execution and monitoring of the various projects.

Jordan’s Water Strategy and Policies. The book outlines the water strategy and policies in Jordan. It provides clear figures and references to the current water situation and water measures in the country.

Jordan’s Water Sector Planning and Associated Investment Program. Recognizing the severe scarcity challenge in Jordan and its effect on Jordan’s economic growth and development, the program provides a unique short and long run solutions to the problem and a plan to respond to the water challenges.

Tourism Development Master Plan on the East Coast of the Dead Sea. The master plan aims to develop the eastern coast of the Dead Sea for touristic and curative purposes. The project comprises hotels, tourist villages, shopping centers, support services, convention centers and leisure facilities.

Supervising the Water Industry’s Regulator Reform Options Assessment study. The objective of this study was to identify an appropriate structure for the water sector in Jordan, encompassing a reorientation of the role of the government and the development of an appropriate regulatory framework. The project consisted of two phases. The first was to develop options and recommendations for sector restructuring and regulation. The second phase involved the drafting of the legislation necessary to implement the new regulatory framework.

Strategic Planning Program for the Jordan Valley Authority. Under the direct supervision of H.E Dr. Hazim El-Naser, a strategic planning program for the Jordan Valley Authority (JVA) was initiated. The program aims to provide a five year corporate strategic plan for the JVA. At the beginning of the program a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis was conducted to examine the authority internal environment, external environment, and legal and institutional frame. The challenges and the issues that are confronting the JVA were drawn form these analysis.

Water Demand and Supply Study. A regional water study was initiated in 1992 to assess the water demand and supply of the region’s countries including Jordan. The study was supported by the German Government and coordinated by the GTZ. The study assessed all demand and supply history for Jordan and Palestine as well as proposals for national and regional projects including large scale water and environmental projects.

Private Sector Participation in the Jordan Water Sectors: Analysis and Recommendations for Reforms. Defined strategic options for the introduction of private sector participation (PSP) into Jordan’s water and wastewater sector. The introduction of PSP into a process that was entirely government owned and operated required major changes in policy and commitment at the highest levels.

Reconnaissance Study on Potential Land Development at the Eastern Shore of the Dead Sea. Tourism is one of the most promising sectors for Jordan’s future economy. Although Jordan features a wide variety of high quality natural, historical and cultural attractions to support a self-contained tourist industry, it has not yet become established as a destination in its own right. This is largely due to a need for an enhanced tourist infrastructure in order to attract high-yield visitors, develop niche products to enhance visitors experience and increase international marketing and promotion. In this context, OSD prepared a Reconnaissance Study to assist Dubai Jordan Capital in locating the appropriate land for the development of a major touristic project on the eastern shore of the Dead Sea in Jordan.

Privatization Projects. Our team of Experts contributed to the privatization process of Jordan’s Water Sector including but not limited to; Amman Management Contract, Aqaba Water Company, Outsourcing Contracts for billing and revenues and As Samra Wastewater Treatment Plant (BOT).

Water Demand Management. Our team of experts initiated the first studies and programs for water demand management in the region including but not limited to international water demand management conference, Dead Sea –Jordan 2004, demand management at farm level at the Jordan valley and demand management actions for municipal water sub-sector in Jordan and Iraq.

Capacity Building and Human Resources Development. Our team of experts continuously provide professional training for many of the region’s personnel in the water sector. Our well educated and experienced staff have proficient advantages in providing training in various topics including but not limited to: Water Demand Management, Water Allocation and Reservoir Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Technical Report Writing, Land Development and Drought Management, Operation - Maintenance and Management of water & Wastewater Treatment Plants, Dam Engineering, Groundwater Pollution, Water Harvesting and Groundwater Artificial Recharge, Financial Management for water Utilities, Private Sector Participation (PSP), GIS in Water Resources Management, Groundwater Modeling, Water Resources Management, Water Supply Schemes, Water Pricing and Tariff Structure, Wastewater Reuse, Water policy and Sector Planning, Hydraulic Analysis of Municipal Networks, Water Quality Management, Leak Detection, Water Desalination, Irrigation Management, Micro Irrigation Systems Design, Water and Soil Conservation Techniques.