Recent developments, including the COVID-19 outbreak underscore the need for the international community, including regional donors, to help Jordan shoulder more of the burden of hosting over a million Syrian refugees and providing security in the region, all of which have placed extraordinary strains on Jordan’s public finances. That is why the IMF last year worked with regional and international donors to secure US$5.1 billion in additional financing to help support Jordan’s reform efforts. The IMF’s Managing Director, including through participation in the London Investment conference held in February 2019, has worked closely with the donor community to mobilize the required financial support.