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Enterprise Development and Investment Promotion Project (EDIP) The EDIP Project was a three-year program devoted to accelerating investment in Palestinian economic sectors that foster rapid economic growth and the creation of around 500,000 jobs to accomodate the unemployed and new entrants to the labor market. The EDIP approach was structured to leverage USAID resources in stimulating private investment that lead to new jobs, exports, sustainable market linkages, business support, and enabling services. EDIPs primary goals and strategic approach were to increase firm competitiveness by providing linkages to markets and technology and to strengthen Palestinian institutions and business-enabling environments by strategically addressing success factors defined by investors and firms as especially critical to the growth of specific value chains.
MEPPA: Ein Dor Museum for Archeology: Eco-play Activity The ecoplay program is a bi-national youth leadership program that will engage approximately 250 arab and jewish youth from the galilee together for an intensive multi-year development program and provide them the opportunity to develop as leaders together. focusing on the shared generational concern with environmental sustainability. The project will focus on the creation of an eco-park consisting of an ecological playground, a community garden, a recycled art exhibition, and social games events. as part of a pilot program, the recipient will also look to create opportunities for this cohort to engage with palestinian young leaders.
Ramallah Rafat Road Task Order under LCP Technical Group IQC The Local Construction Program (LCP) implements small- and medium-scale infrastructure activities in the West Bank to improve infrastructure across multiple sectors, resulting in safer roads, better schools and health clinics, and improved access to water and sanitation services for Palestinians in the West Bank.
Huwwara -Nablus main road Huwwara -Nablus main road - Task Order under the INP II Construction IQC
Infrastructure Needs Project Phase II IQC - Task Order Infrastructure Needs Project Phase II IQC - Task Order
FY 2013 ASHA Grant Award - Christian Brothers Conference FY 2013 ASHA Grant Award - Christian Brothers Conference
Qabatya Main Road Task Order under LCP Technical Group IQC Qabatya Main Road Task Order under LCP Technical Group IQC
Women's Economic and Empowerment Program (WEWB) Women's Economic and Empowerment Program (WEWB) aims to promote sustainable peace and cooperation by establishing a connected network of localized economic ecosystems, or hubs, led by israeli and palestinian women micro-entrepreneurs. through economic empowerment, skills development, cross-border mentorship, and joint ventures, wewb aims to enhance the socio-economic conditions of women from diverse backgrounds, bridge gaps, and create opportunities for peaceful coexistence in the region.
Civil Society Organizational Capacity Development Strengthen the organizational capacity of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) for policy analysis and oversight, advocacy, coalition-building, internal governance, membership representation and services, and providing sustainable services that consistently meet the needs, priorities, and expectations of their constituents and communities. Areas of capacity development may include, but are not limited to, technical expertise (e.g., democracy, legal reform, standards of care); CSO self-regulation (e.g., establishing CSO Codes of Conduct); organizational capacity (e.g., strategic planning, financial management and accountability, public relations and outreach, revenue generation, accountable fundraising, constituency relations, member services, relationship management, learning and adaptation); and advocacy training.
Infrastructure Needs Program (INP) II Construction Services Morganti - Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) Infrastructure Needs Program (INP) II Construction Services Morganti - Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
Masters of Arts in Teaching Program (MAT) (West Bank and Gaza):  The Master of Arts in Teaching Program (MAT) aims to serve as a model for graduate-level in-service teacher training through a partnership between a local and a U.S. university. The program aims to introduce student-centered approaches in the classroom through enhancing the knowledge and practice of in-service teachers.FY 2015 funds will be used to award 54 two-year scholarships for in-service school teachers and supervisors to study at the MAT Program in order to create a core of educators who can lead education reform throughout the West Bank. Graduates of the MAT program are already assuming leadership roles within the MoEHE as senior teachers and supervisors who advocate improved teaching and learning practices in schools. Bard College is building the capacity of Al Quds University to ultimately take over the MAT program and sustain it. The MAT Program contributes to the long-term goal of the MoEHE of improving the quality of basic education. Over the life of the project, the MAT program will award 310 scholarships for in-service teachers and supervisors.This program contributes to the Basic Education earmark.
Local Government & Infrastructure Program (LGI) (West Bank and Gaza):  The Local Government and Infrastructure Program (LGI) is a program that aims to improve local governance and provide the basic infrastructure necessary for sustainable improvements in the quality of life for Palestinians.  The program will strengthen local government capacity to respond effectively and efficiently to community needs by supporting capacity building, institutional development and service delivery skill enhancement initiatives.   Governance activities will include promoting and institutionalizing good governance practices; encouraging public involvement through participatory governance mechanisms; and enhancing the capacity of the Ministry of Local Government to assume regulatory, policy development and strategic planning responsibilities.  Over the life of the program, nearly 147 infrastructure projects will be completed under LGI to benefit over half a million Palestinians. In FY 2014, LGI will direct $15.98 million out of FY 2014 ESF to support the Palestinian Authority's High Impact Micro-Infrastructure Initiative (HIMII).  HIMII projects will create jobs and fund infrastructure projects throughout the West Bank including the construction and repair of health clinics, roads, water systems, community centers, and schools.  The HIMII is designed to show tangible benefits to the lives of Palestinians as peace negotiations advance and lay the groundwork for further economic growth.  In addition, LGI will provide $3.5 million out of FY 2014 ESF funds in support of HIMII to strengthen the institutional and service delivery capacities of local governments; develop and institutionalize tools for citizen engagement in governance processes; strengthen local government capacity to respond to community infrastructure needs and manage sustainable government projects; and support national policy and regulatory reforms for the local governance sector. This program partially contributes to the Agency's education earmark.
INP II - Roads Infrastructure Needs Program (INP) II builds upon the work achieved under the first INP and develops strategic sources of new water supply, rehabilitates and constructs water distribution systems, and designs and constructs wastewater treatment plants. INP II also rehabilitates main and regional roads to form contiguous road networks that support economic growth opportunities.
INP II - Three roads projects located in the West Bank: 1) Sinjil Main Entrance Road, 2) Wadi Al Balat road, and 3) Kharbatha Bani Hareth-Ein Ayoub road Infrastructure Needs Program (INP) II builds upon the work achieved under the first INP and develops strategic sources of new water supply, rehabilitates and constructs water distribution systems, and designs and constructs wastewater treatment plants. INP II also rehabilitates main and regional roads to form contiguous road networks that support economic growth opportunities.
CSPP Local Initiatives - Together We Survive (West Bank and Gaza):  The Civil Society Partnership Program (CSPP) is a new mechanism designed to support Palestinian civil society organizations to become more effective in influencing and monitoring government and non-governmental policies and performance. .FY 2016 funds will support interventions to promote social and economic changes that are responsive to citizens and ensure lasting development results.  This assistance will enhance the role of women, youth, the disabled, and other marginalized groups to ensure their full inclusion and participation in the development of their communities.  CSOs supported by USAID in the past have successfully advocated for the PA to adopt new economic and social policies that offer equal opportunities and promote an adequate standard of living.  ..Over the life of the project, this mechanism will help CSOs to bring about sustainable and nationally owned change and address community needs at all levels of the Palestinian society..
CSPP - Protective Environment for Children (West Bank and Gaza):  In FY 2014, USAID will invest $600,000 in the Civil Society Partnership Project (CSPP). As a pilot project, funds will strengthen the capacity of Civil Society Organizations (CSO) to identify and provide high-quality constituent-driven community solutions, and to lead local and national advocacy and civic engagement initiatives that will strengthen their relevancy, accountability and popular trust in their work, and to achieve specific direct and tangible impacts and results in each CSO that drives each initiative. The mission will provide three direct grants to CSOs to bring about concrete, sustainable and nationally owned change at all levels of Palestinian society.  The purpose of CSPP is twofold:  (1) to graduate current CSO sub-grant recipients to becoming direct aid recipients, thereby consolidating their capacity development gains and improving aid effectiveness and sustainability and, (2) to test CSOs ability to address the locally identified needs.The project will expand and deepen civic engagement, emphasizing constructive constituent engagement in support of community needs.  Past performance of CSOs will be reviewed in the selection process, coupling grants with ongoing coaching, training and mentoring by USAID/WBG.
Title II - WFP's Protracted Relief and Recovery Operations (PRRO) - Food Assistance for the Food-Insecure Population in the West Bank and Gaza Strip Title II - WFP's Protracted Relief and Recovery Operations (PRRO) - Food Assistance for the Food-Insecure Population in the West Bank and Gaza Strip
Learning Bootcamp and Professional Accelerator Learning bootcamp and professional accelerator for arab and jewish young community leaders
MEPPA-APS: The Palestinian-Israeli Specialist Nursing Hub Activity (Nita Lowey ME Peace Fund):  This Activity aims to cultivate peaceful coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians while bridging critical healthcare delivery gaps in the nursing field. The Activity will coordinate a comprehensive peacebuilding and specialist nursing training program that engages about 480 nurses from leading Palestinian and Israeli healthcare institutions by twinning Palestinian and Israeli hospitals together.
MEPPA-APS: Prosperity Through Partnership Activity (PTP) (Nita Lowey ME Peace Fund):  Prosperity Through Partnership brings together and coaches at least 600 Palestinian and Israeli business owners to build partnerships and advance participants' business goals. Through the activity, Palestinian and Israeli business leaders will identify challenges and solutions to increase trade between the West Bank and Israel. It will also support Palestinian and Israeli trade associations, leveraging their networks and connections across Israel and the West Bank to increase business opportunities and relationships.
Causes and Consequences of Conflict Addressed Political, Economic and Social Causes and Consequences of Violent Conflict Addressed through Peaceful Channels
CSPP Local Initiatives - The Open Government Data Initiative (OGDI) (West Bank and Gaza):  The Civil Society Partnership Program (CSPP) is a new mechanism designed to support Palestinian civil society organizations to become more effective in influencing and monitoring government and non-governmental policies and performance. .FY 2016 funds will support interventions to promote social and economic changes that are responsive to citizens and ensure lasting development results.  This assistance will enhance the role of women, youth, the disabled, and other marginalized groups to ensure their full inclusion and participation in the development of their communities.  CSOs supported by USAID in the past have successfully advocated for the PA to adopt new economic and social policies that offer equal opportunities and promote an adequate standard of living.  ..Over the life of the project, this mechanism will help CSOs to bring about sustainable and nationally owned change and address community needs at all levels of the Palestinian society..
Program Support (Civil Society) Establish and/or develop a broadly functioning independent media sector, which is a crucial factor in democratic governance. Building this sector is accomplished through such activities as providing infrastructure and equipment to ensure access to information, shaping the media legal and regulatory environment, boosting professional capacity of the media sector, promoting sustainability through encouraging media-related business development and sound financial/management practices, and supporting advocacy and networking among media sector organizations.
Title II - WFP's Protracted Relief and Recovery Operations (PRRO) - West Bank/Gaza 2016 Award Title II - WFP's Protracted Relief and Recovery Operations (PRRO) - West Bank/Gaza 2016 Award
The Palestinian Energy Program (West Bank and Gaza):  The Palestinian Energy Program (PEP) promotes affordable and sustainable energy independence in the West Bank.  The program aims to achieve this goal by assisting Palestinian energy institutions to improve the performance of core functions, supporting Palestinian distribution companies to strengthen their commercial operations, implementing select renewable energy pilot activities, and building the Palestinian Authority's capacity to oversee the commercial and operational administration of the Palestinian electricity sector.
Infrastructure Needs Construction Management Program Phase II - Task Order for Design and construction management services Infrastructure Needs Construction Management Program Phase II - Task Order for Design and construction management services
Jaba Nuba Transmission Phase II Task Order The Local Construction Program (LCP) implements small and medium-scale infrastructure activities resulting in safer roads, better schools, better health clinics, and improved access to water and sanitation services for Palestinians. Program goals are to improve quality of life for Palestinians through infrastructure activities, and enhance the safety, quality control, reporting, and management capabilities of local construction firms. This activity is implemented under the Local Construction Program (LCP). The project includes constructing new transmission pipelines, rehabilitating of an existing transmission pipeline, constructing new distribution pipelines, constructing new service connection chambers, improving existing water eservoirs, and constructing new booster pump stations.
Al Badhan - Al Nassariya Segment B Task Order under LCP Technical Group IQC Al Badhan - Al Nassariya Segment B Task Order under LCP Technical Group IQC
Conflict Management and Mitigation project Conflict Management and Mitigation project
Tulkarem Wastewater System Improvements Project (West Bank and Gaza):  USAID will work on expanding the wastewater collection system in Tulkarem, a city of 73,000 in the West Bank. This includes expanding lines and upgrading the Irtah pump station to facilitate the treatment of wastewater being pumped into Israel. The activity will mitigate environmental pollution, protect the underground water against contamination, and limit the spread of water-borne diseases. At present, approximately 50 percent of sewage produced in Tulkarem City and its surrounding areas is pumped to Israel for treatment, while the remaining 50 percent (amounting to just over 2.5 million cubic meters annually) flows untreated to the nearby wadi (valley), adversely affecting both Palestinians and Israelis living along the wadi..Using FY21 funds, USAID will improve the wastewater collection system in Tulkarem and expand it to pick up the currently unsewered areas and pump it for treatment in Israel. In addition to remediating the serious health impacts, the activity will improve political and social stability and advance cooperation between Israel and Palestinian Authority on transboundary wastewater in line with 2017 US  Global Water Strategy...
INP II - Qabatiya Well pump station and Qabatiya Conveyance System located in the West Bank Infrastructure Needs Program (INP) II builds upon the work achieved under the first INP and develops strategic sources of new water supply, rehabilitates and constructs water distribution systems, and designs and constructs wastewater treatment plants. INP II also rehabilitates main and regional roads to form contiguous road networks that support economic growth opportunities.
Middle East Binational Psychotherapy School Middle East Binational Psychotherapy School convenes Israeli and Palestinian professionals in formal and informal settings to enhance their skills in child and adolescent psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. Through training opportunities and workshops, Israeli and Palestinian mental health professionals study, research, and develop techniques to address the conflicts impacts on the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents.
A&A this is a joint cross-border conflict management and mitigation program targeting israeli and palestinian education (school counselors) and mental health (psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers) professionals (practitioners, mentors and stakeholders). this project focuses on promoting youth mental health. it will equip participants with evidence-based, up-to-date psychological interventions and guidance, targeting common mental health issues (violence,substance abuse, depression, ptsd and suicide behaviors) among youth living in conflict area.
The Full STEAM Ahead project The Full STEAM Ahead project builds the skills and knowledge of over 900 Jewish and Arab youth from underserved communities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math to better compete in a 21st century job market. By working together in a bicultural and bilingual environment, creating and innovating, students develop an inclusive view of one another and strengthen Jewish-Arab relations in Israe
Southwest Nablus Villages Water Supply Project and Azzawya Water System Project located in the West Bank Southwest Nablus Villages Water Supply Project and Azzawya Water System Project located in the West Bank
Local Construction Program (LCP): Biddu - Beit Anan Road project Local Construction Program (LCP): Biddu - Beit Anan Road project
Beit Sahur - Ubeidiya  Road Task Order under LCP Technical Group IQC The Local Construction Program (LCP) implements small- and medium-scale infrastructure activities in the West Bank to improve infrastructure across multiple sectors, resulting in safer roads, better schools and health clinics, and improved access to water and sanitation services for Palestinians in the West Bank.
Hebron Southern and Northern Entrance Road (INP II Task Order) Hebron Southern and Northern Entrance Road (INP II Task Order)
Palestinian Health Sector Reform and Development Project Contractor shall provide technical assistance to strengthen the institutional capacities and performance of the Palestinian Authority Ministry of Health (MoH), selected non-governmental organizations, and eligible educational and professional institutions to support a functional, democratic Palestinian health sector capable of meeting the priority public health needs of its people. Project activities will support the PAs reform and development agenda and help respond to priorities identified in the MoHs National Strategic Health Plan/Medium Term Development Plan for 2008 - 2010. Technical priority areas will include maternal and child health, injury prevention, chronic diseases, rehabilitation and emergency care, and basic household hygiene and sanitation practices. Activities will be supported in the West Bank, with more limited programs in Gaza and East Jerusalem.
Infrastructure Needs Construction Management Program Phase I - Task Order No. 1 is to prepare designs and review existing specifications Infrastructure Needs Construction Management Program Phase I - Task Order No. 1 is to prepare designs and review existing specifications
Emergency Water and Sanitation and Other Infrastructure Project (EWAS II) This program provided new and improved infrastructure across the West Bank and Gaza. It also created thousands of jobs for Palestinians seeking much-needed resources to support their families.
Basic Education Activity The objective of the basic education activity is to strengthen non-governmental education services for Palestinian children of kg 1 through grade 6 that enable them to thrive and reach their full developmental potential.
Karma Water Project Task Order under LCP Technical Group IQC The Local Construction Program (LCP) implements small- and medium-scale infrastructure activities in the West Bank to improve infrastructure across multiple sectors, resulting in safer roads, better schools and health clinics, and improved access to water and sanitation services for Palestinians in the West Bank.
Palestinian Agribusiness Partnership Activity (PAPA) Through cost-sharing grants, this project enabled seven agribusiness firms in the West Bank to expand and enhance operations to meet export standards and opened markets for about 650 small famers and producers of herbs, vegetables, and olive oil. By boosting quality and volume, the improvements created over 2,000 new full-time equivalent jobs in the West Bank and generated approximately $14 million of new sales revenue annually (mostly through exports to Israel and international markets). In addition to capital, PAPA delivered logistical and marketing support as well as targeted technical assistance. The project was in close contact with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) at the District Coordinating Offices (DCOs) and border checkpoints, including the Allenby Crossing into Jordan. PAPA liaised between Palestinian businesses and the IDF, coordinating shipping schedules, obtaining permits, and arranging planning meetings between the Palestinian firms and the IDF.