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The study investigates water governance dynamics in the Jordan Valley and evaluates the effectiveness of recent reforms.

February 8, 2026SustainabilityOpen Access

Integrative Governance and Water Security in the Jordan Valley: Balancing Agriculture, Land Use, and Socio-Political Dynamics

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This qualitative analysis evaluates water governance and agricultural balance in the Jordan Valley, suggesting improvements for efficiency.

The study investigates water governance dynamics in the Jordan Valley and evaluates the effectiveness of recent reforms.
Conducted qualitative analysis of national strategies and institutional archives
Analyzed longitudinal data from 2000 to 2025
Evaluated the decentralization of the Jordan Valley Authority
Applied the Water–Energy–Food–Ecosystem nexus framework
371,000 dunums of agricultural land were preserved, but 71,000 dunums remain uncultivated due to water shortages
Systemic challenges persist, including elite capture and high non-revenue water losses
Identified the Amman-Aqaba Water Conveyance Project and the 2030 Digital IT Roadmap as key to resilience

Naimat et al. (2026) studied this question.

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This qualitative analysis evaluates water governance and agricultural balance in the Jordan Valley, suggesting improvements for efficiency.