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Activity under preparation contribution agreements East jerusalem programme - giz Contract related to: contribution agreements East jerusalem programme - giz - 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.
Support to the Private Sector The overall objective of the action is to promote sustainable (green and inclusive), private sector-led, job-creating socio-economic development in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Achieving Planning and Land Rights in Area C, West Bank The action aims to to improve social and economic condition of Palestinian communities in Area C, through (i)Improving resilience and tenure security of Palestinian communities in Area C through spatial economic planning and mapping of land rights; and (ii) Strengthening capacity of Palestinian institutions to perform land-based functions and delivery of essential services in Area C.
Youth Empowerment Programme Tamayyaz The overall objective of the project seeks to empower Palestinian Youth and enhance their commitment and resilience to participate in economic and public life.
Activity under preparation Palvision Contract related to: Palvision - 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.
Activity under preparation Civil Servants and Pensioners component (CSP) - PEGASE : Direct Financial Support to the Palestinian Authority 2024 <p>Civil Servants and Pensioners (CSP): PEGASE will complement Palestinian Authority resources to maintain the functioning of the administration effectively under its control thus contributing to the payment of salaries and pensions for around 55,000 PA eligible civil servants and pensioners, namely in the health, social protection, education and justice sectors, representing around 5% of the total annual PA CSP payroll payments . The annual allocation is disbursed according to a timetable agreed upon with the Palestinian Authority and taking into consideration the results of the incentive tranche indicators.</p>
Support  productive investments in Palestine Pillar V/ EJS: Expected outcomes relate to enhancing the economic resilience, employment and income generation for its citizens. Further contributing to the Palestinian institutional contiguity and territorial interconnectivity.
Activity under preparation support to Terra Sancta Museum - contribution with EUMS Contract related to: support to Terra Sancta Museum - contribution with EUMS - 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.
Support to the capacity of the Office of the Quartet: increasing Palestinian economic and institutional development and empowerment. Contract related to: Support to the capacity of the Office of the Quartet: increasing Palestinian economic and institutional development and empowerment. - The PEGASE programme aims at contributing to democratic governance, effective and accountable institutions as well as improved well-being of the Palestinian population. 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 Palestinian Authority (PA) institutions; improved coordination with government, development partners and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) for enhanced policy dialogue at global and sector level; public oversight towards reforms implementation. &nbsp;The overall contribution of the EU amounts to EUR 145.35 million. Key components of this Action are: a contribution to the payments of the salaries and pensions of civil servants (Civil Servants and Pensioners, CSP, EUR 55 million), part of which is conditioned upon the fulfilment of the defined targets related to the agreed reforms in the areas of Public Finance Management (PFM), governance incl. education, energy and water; a contribution to the social allowances to vulnerable families (cash transfers programme ¿ CTP, EUR 50 million); and a contribution to the payment for the referrals to the East Jerusalem Hospitals (EJH, EUR 13 million). In view of the needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic the EU accords exceptionally an additional EUR 20 million to contribute to the purchase of European Medicines Agency (EMA) authorized COVID-19 vaccines. EUR 10 million from the Food and Resilience Facility will be added to the CTP (social protection for vulnerable families) component which will therefore amount to EUR 50 million in total. This additional support will aim to address the consequences of rising prices of food and commodities in Palestine, thus helping mitigate the impact of Russia¿s war against Ukraine. The present Action Document (AD) introduces some elements of innovation compared to past PEGASE programmes, such as a.) an increased and gradual weight of the incentive based component to stimulate reforms, b.) a more stringent governance system to enhance policy dialogue and monitoring of implementation through the setting up of a dedicated Steering Committee, c.) a more solid assessment of the reform process and its achievements through a system of external oversight, and d.) strengthening the synergies with complementary capacity development activities. Pegase¿s exceptionally strong safeguard system of controls will be maintained.&nbsp;
SUNREF II Palestine: Sustainable Use of Natural Resources and Energy Finance The core objective the Action is to support the transition of the Palestinian private sector towards a greener economy, with a primary focus on green energy. The Action aims to stimulate the market for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and other environmental investments by mobilizing the financial sector and other relevant local stakeholders.
SMILE: Supporting Major Improvements to Livelihoods in East Jerusalem Contract related to: SMILE: Supporting Major Improvements to Livelihoods in East Jerusalem - Support for East Jerusalem
Fostering Sustainable Economic Development The action will contribute to digital transformation and green transition of the Palestinian economy, help expand Palestinian trade and investment as well as provide access to finance to allow Palestinian businesses to grow. The intervention will act as a stimulus package to key high-growth economic sectors, including digital and green, it will help the PA with policies and assist businesses to unlock trade and investment and it will also ease access to finance particularly for vulnerable groups. The action will contribute to the economic recovery efforts in Gaza addressing needs that result from destruction and the economic repercussions of the hostilities.¿The action will consist of three core components and will be complemented by two blending operations[1], which on a systemic level mutually reinforce each other through their positive impact on the Palestinian economy at large, stimulating sustainable, green and digital development, economic growth, creation of employment and welfare. Several of the below components will operate both in the West Bank and in Gaza. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Component 1: Digital Transformation for Youth and Jobs (EUR 7.5 million ¿ Indirect Management with International Organisation):The component will assist the Palestinian IT sector to use its dynamism towards job creation. It will strengthen firm capabilities, foster innovation and entrepreneurship, improve demand from international buyers and investors, and stimulate the absorption of high-tech knowledge in the Palestinian digital ecosystem.&nbsp;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Component 2: Trade and Investment, Standards and Infrastructures (EUR 17 million ¿ Procurement, Grant, Indirect Management with International Organisation): The component will support expansion of Palestinian trade and better attraction of investment. It will help the PA to put in place adequate policies in areas of trade, investment and standards, assist businesses to innovate and green their export. It will help develop economic and trade-related infrastructures, including in response to the recent hostilities and wide-scale destruction in Gaza.&nbsp;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Component 3: Resilience and Recovery for Gazan Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (EUR 6 million ¿ Indirect Management with Member State Organisation):The component will strengthen the resilience of Gazan economy and help its recovery from the hostilities. It will help create local market opportunities for Gazan micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, notably those led by young people, and promote adoption of green and circular economy models into the Gazan business ecosystem and industrial enterprises.   [1] Complementing Blending Operations are part of a separate Commission Decision. For the sake of completeness, the overall approach including blended finance is displayed in this Action Document, notably with regards to Context, Problem Analysis and Lessons Learned.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Area C Development Programme in the West Bank -Package V The overall objective of the action is to improve the social and economic conditions of Palestinian communities in Area C which is crucial for maintaining Palestinian presence in Area C and for the development of the Palestinian economy.The specific objective of the action is to improve access to basic infrastructure in Area C through supporting the communities there with basic services including small scale infrastructure, social infrastructure projects and educational facilities.
European Union Contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East 2022 Programme Budge <p>Continue to address priority needs of the refugees through support to UNRWA's core services and programmes, infrastructure, reforms and staff.</p>
Enhancing Democratic Governance in Palestine  through Strengthening Public Integrity and Corruption Prevention. PS 20 ENI JH 01 22 Contract related to: Enhancing Democratic Governance in Palestine  through Strengthening Public Integrity and Corruption Prevention. PS 20 ENI JH 01 22 - PEGASE: Direct Financial Support to Recurrent Expenditures of the Palestinian Authority 2020
Storm Water Management and Renewable Energy in Gaza The Action aims at mitigating the impacts of climate change and providing climate friendly energy supply for the water sector and further public services in Gaza
EU Monitorig System in Area C (2nd phase) The general objective is to facilitate the Area C integration and development in West Bank through comprehensive information and monitoring system for EU and EUMS.Based on the prototype developed and presented to the EU and EUMS , the specific objective is to operationalize a comprehensive database system of EU and MS funded interventions in Area C.
Best practices in the design and implementation of Palestinian environment and climate priorities Contract related to: Best practices in the design and implementation of Palestinian environment and climate priorities - This action will further leverage opportunities provided through joint programming. Concretely, it will provide the means to further develop and implement Team Europe Initiative ¿Sustainable Growth, Jobs and Resilience¿, to be led following the division of labour agreed upon amongst Member States. This action recognises that the private sector is the main leverage to generate growth and jobs supporting green transition in Palestine. Palestine faces the urgent need to address some major environmental and climate challenges. A robust and comprehensive green economy strategy is to be articulated and implemented, with Private Sector as the core actor of it.&nbsp;In line with the objectives agreed among European Development Partners , namely ¿promoting sustainable private sector development¿ and ¿enhancing farmers resilience¿, the proposed action is articulated along three broad areas: 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promoting the adoption of innovative green technologies by the private sector; 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Enhancing access to green finance to private investors; and 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Developing a sound enabling framework for environmental and economic policies. The action comprises four interventions (Component 1 ¿Green Economy Hub¿, Component 2 ¿Agrifood system transformation¿, Component 3 ¿Rural Finance Inclusion in Palestine¿, Component 4 ¿Climate and Environment action¿), respectively focused on SMEs green competitiveness, climate-smart agribusiness, rural finance inclusion and environmental policy. The combined interplay is expected to promote achievement towards SDG 8 decent work and economic growth, SDG 12 responsible consumption and production, SDG 2 zero hunger, SDG 1 no poverty, and SDG 13 climate action. The action will be complemented by one blending operation[1] (EBRD ¿Sustainable Growth4All¿ with EU indicative contribution of EUR 12,3 million), that will address in particular the uptake of green and sustainable investments, and access to finance / financial inclusion. It is imperative to address the substantial funding gap that risks to jeopardise Palestinian ambitions by adequately crowding-in the private sector, while raising the awareness and capacities of local financial providers for developing tailored green financial services and sound risk management.
Rural Finance Inclusion Project in Palestine (RUFIPP) Contract related to: Rural Finance Inclusion Project in Palestine (RUFIPP) - This action will further leverage opportunities provided through joint programming. Concretely, it will provide the means to further develop and implement Team Europe Initiative ¿Sustainable Growth, Jobs and Resilience¿, to be led following the division of labour agreed upon amongst Member States. This action recognises that the private sector is the main leverage to generate growth and jobs supporting green transition in Palestine. Palestine faces the urgent need to address some major environmental and climate challenges. A robust and comprehensive green economy strategy is to be articulated and implemented, with Private Sector as the core actor of it.&nbsp;In line with the objectives agreed among European Development Partners , namely ¿promoting sustainable private sector development¿ and ¿enhancing farmers resilience¿, the proposed action is articulated along three broad areas: 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promoting the adoption of innovative green technologies by the private sector; 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Enhancing access to green finance to private investors; and 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Developing a sound enabling framework for environmental and economic policies. The action comprises four interventions (Component 1 ¿Green Economy Hub¿, Component 2 ¿Agrifood system transformation¿, Component 3 ¿Rural Finance Inclusion in Palestine¿, Component 4 ¿Climate and Environment action¿), respectively focused on SMEs green competitiveness, climate-smart agribusiness, rural finance inclusion and environmental policy. The combined interplay is expected to promote achievement towards SDG 8 decent work and economic growth, SDG 12 responsible consumption and production, SDG 2 zero hunger, SDG 1 no poverty, and SDG 13 climate action. The action will be complemented by one blending operation[1] (EBRD ¿Sustainable Growth4All¿ with EU indicative contribution of EUR 12,3 million), that will address in particular the uptake of green and sustainable investments, and access to finance / financial inclusion. It is imperative to address the substantial funding gap that risks to jeopardise Palestinian ambitions by adequately crowding-in the private sector, while raising the awareness and capacities of local financial providers for developing tailored green financial services and sound risk management.
Activity under preparation Twinning support to the Palestinian Tax Administration Activity still under preparation: Twinning support to the Palestinian Tax Administration-Contract related to: Twinning support to the Palestinian Tax Administration -
Private Sector Development Programme (PSDP) - Tourism Programme Contract related to: Private Sector Development Programme (PSDP) - Tourism Programme - 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.
Middle East Peace Process (MEPP)  EU Peacebuilding Initiative 2016 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 PALESTINE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE PART 2 Activity still under preparation: PALESTINE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE PART 2-Contract related to: PALESTINE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE PART 2 -