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Cash Transfer Programme (CTP) - PEGASE support to the Palestinian Authority social allowances payments - 2022 Contract related to: Cash Transfer Programme (CTP) - PEGASE support to the Palestinian Authority social allowances payments - 2022 - The PEGASE programme aims at contributing to a democratic, accountable, economically viable Palestinian state as well as the fulfilment of social rights. The specific objectives are: (1) improved access to social public services for all; (2) improved inclusiveness, effectiveness, efficiency and transparency in policy making and budgeting. The action's objectives and policy related outputs (indirect outputs) are underpinned by the following direct outputs: eased financing for social public services; enhanced administrative and technical capacity of the PA institutions; improved coordination with government, development partners and CSOs for enhanced policy dialogue at global and sector level; improved rights-based, and adaptive social systemsThe overall contribution of the EU for 2022 amounts to EUR 123 000 000. Key components of this Action are: a contribution to the payments of the salaries and pensions of civil servants (CSP, EUR 60 000 000), part of which is triggered by the fulfilment of the defined targets related to the agreed reforms in the following indicative areas of PFM, water, energy and health; a contribution to the social allowances to vulnerable families (cash transfer programme ¿ CTP, EUR 40 000 000); and a contribution to the payment for the referrals to the East Jerusalem Hospitals (EJH, EUR 13 000 000).In continuity with the PEGASE AD 2021, this AD aims at ensuring: a.) an increased weight of the results based component to stimulate reforms; b.) a stringent governance system to enhance policy dialogue and monitoring of implementation through a dedicated Steering Committee, c.) a more solid assessment of the reform process and its achievements through a system of external oversight, d.) strengthening the synergies with complementary capacity development activities and e.) the perspective of a multi annual reform agenda for key sectors as part of the overall policy discussion. In line with the overall ambition to contribute to the building of accountable, democratic, effective institutions ready for final statehood, the programme will engage in a constant policy dialogue with the authorities to ensure that progress is taking place in the broader area of democratic governance.PEGASE strong safeguard system of ex-ante and ex-post controls will be maintained.
Promoting Improved Respect, Protection and Fulfilment of the Right to the Highest Attainable Standard of Health in the Gaza Strip The project aims to promote improved respect, protection and fulfilment of the right to the highest attainable standard of health in the Gaza Strip Specific objectives : To improve access to health care, legal counselling, and legal assistance for 2600 patients in the Gaza Strip in the special context of occupation and internal division.To mainstream the international human rights and humanitarian law into health policy and programs by building the capacities of physicians activists
Gas for Gaza The program is consisting in the construction of a 4 km gas pipeline in Gaza Strip in order to supply gas to the Power Plant .
Maintaining a sustainable and lively Palestinian and Bedouin presence in East Jerusalem through protective presence, monitoring, documenting and advocacy. The overall objective is to offer protective presence to Palestinians in East-Jerusalem - including Bedouins in the El area, to monitor, document and report human rights abuses and violations of IHL and seek changes in the international communitys involvement through advocacy.SPECIFIC OBJECTIVESSupport safe access to education, especially for girls.Support safe access to work, commercial enterprises and livelihood.Support safe access to places of worship
Challenging Aid Obstruction and Shrinking Space in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) Contract related to: Challenging Aid Obstruction and Shrinking Space in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) - CSO Thematic Programme 2020 - MAAP 2018-2020 - Civil Society Organisations as actors of Governance and Development work in the Field (Action Document nº 2)
Personal advisor to the Minister of National Economy, & coordinator of Private Sector Development Sector Working Group and European Development Partners Contract related to: Personal advisor to the Minister of National Economy, & coordinator of Private Sector Development Sector Working Group and European Development Partners - The ENI South Global Allocation is a support measure giving the EU the possibility to finance small-scale measures needed for the achievement of the objectives of the Southern dimension of the ENP and its operational & policy priorities.
East Jerusalem Hospitals (EJH) - PEGASE support to the Palestinian Authority with a financial contribution to partially cover the outstanding invoices of medical referrals to East Jerusalem hospitals-2021 <p>PEGASE programme aims to improve access to social public services, through contribution to the payment of Medical Referrals to the six East Jerusalem hospitals. The six East Jerusalem Hospitals provide a quality range of tertiary healthcare, most of which is not available elsewhere in Palestine. The financial difficulties of the Palestinian Authority have resulted in accumulation of medical referral invoices, contributing to a substantial debt and regular arrears vis-à-vis the East Jerusalem Hospitals and hindering the provision of essential health care services at these hospitals</p>
Activity under preparation PEGASE: Direct Financial Support to the Palestinian Authority 2024 The EU will aim at conveying support to the PA and to lay the ground for longer-term economic and political stability in Gaza and West Bank. The proposed action will be a major contribution to this political vision as Direct Financial Support to the Palestinian will contribute to the effective, accountable and inclusive Palestinian Authority. The action will focus on two main outcomes: i) Palestinian Authority¿s institutional and financial stability enhanced and ii) Access to social services for all - women, girls, men and boys maintained.
Short-Term Low Volume Sea Water Desalination Plant for the Southern Governorates of the Gaza strip  Phase II The  action focuses on providing additional sources of water to the citizen of Gaza through the construction of a short-term Low Volume (STLV) Desalination Plant with a potential capacity up to14,000 m³/day in the Southern Governorates of Gaza.
Resilience in Schools of East Jerusalem, ''Rise'' project The general objective is to strengthen the resilience of the community in East Jerusalem by improving access to education and school infrastructure. A holistic approach will be used of of improving both the physical school environment and wellbeing in the schools, as well as the the creation of adjacent public spaces using participatory methods which enhance ownership, motivation and life skills of students and the wider local community.
COMMUNICATING EUROPEAN JOINT PROGRAMMING AND THE EUROPEAN JOINT STRATEGY The purpose of this contract is to communicate about the European Joint Strategy (EJS) in Palestine through the implementation of four communication activities. The contractor should:  (i) communicate the impact of the EJS through engaging with Palestinian journalists and local media; (ii) organize ''Shadow Heads of Cooperation'' interactive outreach activity targeting students at Palestinian universities;(iii) Celebrating EJS year of joint work through a communication and outreach campaign.
Supporting the Palestinian Authority in Public Administration Reform This Action aims to improve the overall Governance capacity of the Palestinian Authority in managing the public administration for the ultimate benefit of citizens and businesses through more effective and efficient policy and service design and delivery.
2022 Software solution to screen third parties against international sanctions lists and other ad-hoc lists Solution World ZL including World Compliance full database, up to 500,000 names to screen all updated included 5 Users enabled
Activity under preparation Strengthening the Palestinian Monetary Authority and its role to support the stability, transparency,  accountability and the digital transition of the financial sector in Palestine <p class="ql-align-justify">The action aims to provide technical support to the PMA to (i) Enhance its corporate governance; (ii) Foster digital transformation and cashless society initiatives, and interlinking payment systems to support the trade and financial relations between Palestine and the rest of the world; and (iii) Maintain the safety and stability of the Microfinance sector by adopting best standards and practices.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p>
Activity under preparation Software solution to screen third parties against international sanctions lists and other ad-hoc lists 2024-2027 <p>Solution World ZL including World Compliance full database, up to 500,000 names to screen all updated included 5 Users enabled</p>
Activity under preparation Expenditure Verification of Contribution Agreements ENI/2016/374-159 & ENPI/2017/393-593 Implemented by UNICEF Contract related to: Expenditure Verification of Contribution Agreements ENI/2016/374-159 & ENPI/2017/393-593 Implemented by UNICEF - The programme will cover differents actions: access to water, access to land and access to markets.
Improving access to economic enablers The programme will cover differents actions: access to water, access to land and access to markets.
Support to sustainable economic development and enhanced governance The AAP 2018 covers EU's programme in Area C, interventions in Gaza and UNIDO. Furthermore, a component to enhace governance. The EU's contribution includes aprox. 1,8M as fund transfer from Denmarks to Area C.
Support for the enabling environment for investment and trade and for vocational training in Palestine To promote sustainable, job-creating, private sector-led economic development through enhanced business enabling environment and better skilled labour force through the enhancement of quality and relevance of the Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) provision in Palestine. Component 1: Strengthening the enabling environment for Investment and Trade in Palestine. Component 2: Support for the TVET System in Palestine.
Strengthening the capacities of the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau and supporting the Bureau to become an independent, efficient and effective external audit institution in line with INTOSAI standards   - PS 17 ENI FI 02 19 The project overall objective is to improve accountability and management of public funds in Palestine trough enhanced external audit capacity and in conformity with recognized international audit standards. More specifically, the twinning project aims to improve capacities to undertake financial and compliance audits; to carry out tax and customs audit; and, quality and efficiency of audits by means of big data auditing.
Support to the Central Elections Commission (CEC) in strengthening the civic engagement and electoral participation of Palestinians in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip The overall purpose of the project is to maintain CECs readiness for upcoming elections, buttress its institutional capacities and to strengthen its civic engagement with election stakeholders.
Support to East Jerusalem To maintain the viability of a two-state solution with Jerusalem as the capital of two states. The specific objective of EU support is to strengthen the resilience of Palestinian EJ residents and preserve the Palestinian character of the city.
East Jerusalem Youth: Agents of Change The specific objectives of the action provides innovative youth -friendly and safe platforms, which are instrumental to their ability to represent and reflect youth visions in addressing EJ issues and IHL &IHRL breaches in EJ and the rest of the oPt. As well as targeted community members are mobilized to participate and contribute to fulfil their economic, political, cultural and social rights.
Technical Assistance for Results-Based Monitoring and Reporting of the European Joint Strategy in Support of Palestine 2021-2024 <p>Overall objective is to improve partnership for effective European development cooperation with Palestine.The specific objective is to support the implementation and monitoring of the European Joint Strategy (EJS), with a focus on joint action opportunities and mutual accountability. </p>
Palestinian Expenditure and Consumption Survey (PECS) 2023 <p>The overall objectives for this action are to have an updated detailed database and indicators about Palestinians levels of living that will assist in planning and policy making at all. To know the consumption expenditure patterns and the impact of social variables on them, such as educational, social and other levels, and finally to monitor and evaluate poverty percentage. It will entails: facilitating the field implementation of the PECS survey, supporting the training of the field workers at Governorates level and contributing to the dissemination of results and visibility actions.</p>
Japanese contribution to Component 3: PEGASE Direct Financial Support to PRIDE (Partnership for Regional Investment, Development & Employment) national programme The main expected result of this component is that the Jericho Agro-Industrial Park attracts a critical mass of tenants and that tenants receiving funds under the programme successfully start their operations in the park.
Gaza Water Supply <p>Activities comprise assistance with operation and maintenance of existing water production facilities throughout Gaza as well increasing their resilience, increasing the desalination capacities and addressing physical losses in the water supply systems.</p>
Adolescents and Youth (AYs) for GREEN: Gaza Resilient Economy and Environment Overall objective: Improve inclusive and sustainable economic development conditions for Adolescents and Youth (AYs) in Gaza strip.Specific objectives:1. Communities are more adaptable to maintain businesses in shock prone reality, by inclusion of youth in updating and decision making on PRPs2.Female and male AYs (16-29) are empowered and have improved resilience and employability3. Capacities of AYs in engaging duty bearers and key stakeholders to support HDN2 processes and create an inclusive economic environment are enhanced.
Hebron Regional wastewater management The project intends to fund the construction of a wastewater treatment plant and to reduce environmental pollution from wastewater produced in Hebron municipality
Support to the Governance Sector in Palestine The program foresees institutional building measures, enhanced policy dialogue mainstreaming of civil society actions. To be implemented through 3 components: 1) Support to the construction of the Headquarters of the Central Elections Commission (CEC); 2)  Promote governance and citizenship; 3)  Technical assistance, specific audit and monitoring measures, complementing and supporting the PEGASE Direct Financial Support (DFS)
Activity under preparation Support to East Jerusalem 2024 This Action aims at supporting the resilience of the Palestinian population of East Jerusalem and at safeguarding its Palestinian identity, in the absence of Palestinian institutions within the city. It seeks to prevent the Palestinian population in East Jerusalem from being further coerced into leaving the city, thus jeopardizing the possibility of Jerusalem serving as the future capital of both States.EU support to East Jerusalem is multi-sectoral and challenges are addressed in a cyclical manner. The programme targets interventions primarily in the four following sectors (i) Human rights protection; (ii) Socio-economic support; (iii) Education and culture and (iv) Protection of environment, urbanism and housing rights.The crosscutting themes under this action include good governance principles and gender equality. The Rights Based Approach is central to each project undertaken under this Action.Activities will support the community capacity to enhance the living conditions in East Jerusalem. It aims to respond to the continued deterioration of socio-political and economic trends, caused by discriminatory policies, insufficient and unbalanced investment in community services, minimal municipal public services, extreme poverty rates, low labour force participation, limited opportunities and protection for women and vulnerable groups, low private investment and minimal economic development.
Middle East Peace Process (MEPP)  EU Peacebuilding Initiative 2018 Aligning with the EU Council Conclusions on Middle East Peace Process,  overall objective is to support and promote the conditions for a sustainable resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through civil society & citizens' positive engagement
Activity under preparation Institutional Reform of the Electricity Sector in Gaza - Phase II Contract related to: Institutional Reform of the Electricity Sector in Gaza - Phase II - The PEGASE programme aims at contributing to a democratic, accountable, economically viable Palestinian state as well as the fulfilment of social rights. The specific objectives are: (1) improved access to social public services for all; (2) improved inclusiveness, effectiveness, efficiency and transparency in policy making and budgeting. The action's objectives and policy related outputs (indirect outputs) are underpinned by the following direct outputs: eased financing for social public services; enhanced administrative and technical capacity of the PA institutions; improved coordination with government, development partners and CSOs for enhanced policy dialogue at global and sector level; improved rights-based, and adaptive social systemsThe overall contribution of the EU for 2022 amounts to EUR 123 000 000. Key components of this Action are: a contribution to the payments of the salaries and pensions of civil servants (CSP, EUR 60 000 000), part of which is triggered by the fulfilment of the defined targets related to the agreed reforms in the following indicative areas of PFM, water, energy and health; a contribution to the social allowances to vulnerable families (cash transfer programme ¿ CTP, EUR 40 000 000); and a contribution to the payment for the referrals to the East Jerusalem Hospitals (EJH, EUR 13 000 000).In continuity with the PEGASE AD 2021, this AD aims at ensuring: a.) an increased weight of the results based component to stimulate reforms; b.) a stringent governance system to enhance policy dialogue and monitoring of implementation through a dedicated Steering Committee, c.) a more solid assessment of the reform process and its achievements through a system of external oversight, d.) strengthening the synergies with complementary capacity development activities and e.) the perspective of a multi annual reform agenda for key sectors as part of the overall policy discussion. In line with the overall ambition to contribute to the building of accountable, democratic, effective institutions ready for final statehood, the programme will engage in a constant policy dialogue with the authorities to ensure that progress is taking place in the broader area of democratic governance.PEGASE strong safeguard system of ex-ante and ex-post controls will be maintained.
Access to self-sufficient water services The proposed Action contributes to the implementation of Pillar IV `Access to Self-Sufficient Water and Energy Services¿ of the European Joint Strategy (EJS) in support of Palestine 2017-2020 `Towards a democratic and accountable Palestinian State¿. The EJS is closely aligned with the Palestinian National Policy Agenda (NPA) 2017-2022 and the Sustainable Development Goals.This action aims to improve availability, quality, equity and efficiency in the management of water resources in Gaza through the allocation of an  instalment of 25.6 million euro: The EU contribution would be used for improving the access of the population in Gaza to drinking water, including desalinated water. Implementation method is indirect management with an entrusted entity to be selected in accordance with the criteria set out in section 2.3.1.
Activity under preparation Silwan Arts School: a venue for enhancing the creative capacity, well-being and community resilience through arts, culture and science Contract related to: Silwan Arts School: a venue for enhancing the creative capacity, well-being and community resilience through arts, culture and science - The proposed Action aims at supporting the resilience of the Palestinian population of East Jerusalem and at safeguarding its Palestinian identity, in the absence of Palestinian institutions within the city. It seeks to prevent the Palestinian population in East Jerusalem from being further coerced into leaving the city, thus jeopardizing the possibility of Jerusalem serving as the future capital of both States.&nbsp;EU support to East Jerusalem is multi-sectoral and challenges are addressed in a cyclical manner. The programme targets interventions primarily in the four following sectors (i) Human rights protection; (ii) Socio-economic support; (iii) Education and culture and (iv) Protection of environment, urbanism and housing rights.&nbsp;The crosscutting themes under this action include good governance principles and gender equality. The Rights Based Approach is central to each project undertaken under this Action.&nbsp;Activities will support the community capacity to enhance the living conditions in East Jerusalem. It aims to respond to the continued deterioration of socio-political and economic trends, caused by discriminatory policies, insufficient and unbalanced investment in community services, minimal municipal public services, extreme poverty rates, low labour force participation, limited opportunities and protection for women and vulnerable groups, low private investment and minimal economic development.&nbsp;The proposed Action supports the implementation of the European Joint Strategy (EJS) in support of Palestine 2021-2024 ¿Towards a democratic and accountable Palestinian State¿. The EJS is closely aligned to the new Palestinian National Policy Agenda (NPA) 2017-2022 and to the Sustainable Development Goals especially Sustainable Development Goal n°10 ¿Reduced inequalities among the other mentioned above. The proposed action is closely aligned with the Palestinian Strategic Sectorial Development Plan for Jerusalem (SSDPJ 2018-2022) which contains 17&nbsp;sectors of intervention for East Jerusalem.
A prospective study on the European joint support for the implementation of the NFNSP-NIP in Palestine <p>This prospective study will help the EDPs on designing joint programmes supporting the operationalization of the Palestinian SDG2 policy and investment frameworks (NFNSP-NIP), along the implementation of the European Joint Strategy (EJS).</p>