Establishment of a drip irrigation pipe line factory, in addition to production of twine and rope The partners will establish a factory for the production of a drip irrigation pipe systems (irrigation pipes, irrigation drip points, irrigation drip lines). The factory will be established in an area of the Westbank that has been relatively isolated by Israeli security barriers. The production of drip irrigation pipe systems is new for the Palestinian Territories. Currently, All drip irrigation pipe systems are imported, mainly from Israel and Jordan. The use of a drip irrigation systems can contribute to a reduction of water and fertilisers use in the Palestinian Territories. Lower prices can make the drip irrigation pipe systems available for a larger group of local farmers.Jordan Shareef Plastic Factory will be responsible for all facets of the production process. Radwan Hamzeh & Brothers Co. will be responsible for the distribution and sales of the products.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The partners will develop a CSR policy, including health and safety, prevention of child labour, chain responsibility, environmental management, employment standards, gender policy, non-discrimination policy, anti-corruption policy and employee participation. The partners will obtain ISO certification for the production facility. The partners will also implement an emergence procedure, fire plan and first aid facilities.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsAt the end of the project period 21 people will be employed at the production facility. The employees will receive salaries of at least 20% above minimum wage for similar jobs. They will be offered transportation from work every day, health insurance, training and a safe working environment. Normal safety precautions will be taken for all staff and workers. This includes wearing helmets and special reinforced shoes while entering the premises.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeThe employees will receive training in all facets of the production including operations, quality control and maintenance. Service and maintenance of the installed equipment will be done by own technical staff who will be trained during instalment of the equipment. The two salespersons will set up a training programme to teach local farmer to reduce the use of water and fertilisers and the improve their income. The salespersons will visit at least 250 local farmers.•	Chain effectsThe local production of a drip irrigation pipe systems can make drip irrigation more accessible for local farmers. The use of drip irrigation can lead to a reduction of water and fertiliser use in the Palestinian Territories. This would be a positive impact, given the water shortages in the Palestinian Territories. Additionally, local transport companies will be hired for local transports and service engineers will be instructed to install and maintain the drip irrigation pipe systems at farmer's level.•	EnvironmentIndustrial processing of polyethylene produces no hazardous waste.No gas emissions are generated during heating and scrap is recyclable.The production process allows starting up after a power cut meaning that it is not necessary to have a standby generator operational. The water used for the cooling down procedure is managed efficiently by chillers with closed cycles. In addition to local requirements the water is supplied by the public network.•	Position of women25% of the employees will be female. This will have a positive effect on the position of women in the Palestinian Territories. To establish a production facility for a drip irrigation pipe systems and twine rope.