The Jordanian government has sought to further develop the Bethany Beyond the Jordan baptism site in an effort to boost the tourism sector and the broader economy. But striking the right balance between economic, religious, political, and environmental considerations won't be easy.
AMMAN The United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) on Wednesday launched a series of consultations for the “Sustainable Development of Land Adjacent to the Baptism Site: Investment Pathways Exploration Mission”. The mission consultations, in collaboration with the Government of Jordan and the Foundation to Develop