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Promoting Market-oriented Investments and Innovations for Sustainable Agri-food System Development in Palestine Contract related to: Promoting Market-oriented Investments and Innovations for Sustainable Agri-food System Development in Palestine - 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.
Support to the implementation of the PEGASE programmes of Direct Financial Support to the Palestinian Authority (''PEGASE DFS''): ex-ante verification and assessment services The contractor will provide ex-ante verification and assessment services to support the implementation of the PEGASE DFS programme of Support to the Palestinian Administration Services CSP, the Social Protection System CTP, East Jerusalem Hospitals EJH, the support to the COVID19 Vaccination Campaign and the Industrial Estate Incentive Programme (PIEIP)
COVID-19 vaccination campaign - PEGASE support to the Palestinian Authority to secure COVID-19 vaccines to the Palestinian population in West Bank and Gaza <p>The EU will support the PA to secure COVID-19 vaccines to the Palestinian population in West Bank and Gaza, aiming to ensure equitable access to vaccines as part of the global efforts to end the pandemic and save lives. In addition, this support will mitigate the impact of the pandemic on Palestinian economy and social life. This activity will consist in reimbursing expenditures incurred by the Ministry of Health for the supply and administration of EMA certified vaccines, in line with the approved vaccination plan.</p>
Access to self-sufficient water services This Action intends to operationalize its objective of supporting the PA to provide sufficient, equitable, affordable and sustainable access to safe water services for all
Strengthening capacities towards a coherent national social protection system across the humanitarian, development and peace nexus Contract related to: Strengthening capacities towards a coherent national social protection system across the humanitarian, development and peace nexus - 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, women, girls, men and boys; and (2) improved inclusiveness, effectiveness, efficiency and transparency in policy making and budgeting. The action's induced 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.The overall contribution of the EU for 2023 amounts to EUR 128 400 000. Key components of this action are: a contribution to the payments of the Salaries and Pensions of civil servants (CSP, EUR 95 000 000); a contribution to the social allowances for vulnerable families (Cash Transfer Programme ¿ CTP, EUR 0 000 000); a contribution to the payment for the medical referrals to the East Jerusalem Hospitals (EJH, EUR 18 000 000, including additional 5 000 0000); safeguard measures (EUR 550,000); support the administrative and technical capacity of the PA institutions (EUR 13 000 000) including 5 000 000 to expand and improve quality of care and diversify revenues for better financial sustainability with focus on Al Makassed and Augusta Victoria hospitals and EUR 1 850 000 for contingencies.
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
Expenditure verification of the works contract titled Construction of Salfit Courthouse Contract related to: Expenditure verification of the works contract titled Construction of Salfit Courthouse - The Neighbourhood South Global Allocation for 2021-2023 is a support measure giving the European Commission the possibility to finance small-scale measures and activities that are needed for the achievement of the objectives of the Southern dimension of the European Neighbourhood Policy and its operational and policy priorities. The Global Allocation will finance project cycle management (feasibility, evaluation, audits, etc.) and communication activities. It will contribute to enhance the quality of the programmes as well as to better understanding of the European Union reputation, policies and programmes to the audience in the Southern Neighbourhood.The Overall Objective (Impact) of this action is to ensure a swift preparation of actions and projects, while enabling the European Commission to act with flexibility by means of an instrument which is capable of adapting itself to evolving circumstances and/or dealing with unforeseen situations. Besides, this action will help the European Commission explain and communicate on its activities to the Southern Neighbourhood citizens¿ audience.The Specifics Objectives (Outcomes) of this action are: 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;to allow analysis and preparatory studies to help elaborating relevant and impactful programmes as well as evaluation and audits for lessons learnt and ex-ante control purposes2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;to contribute to better understanding of the European Union¿s reputation, policies and programmes to the audience in the Southern Neighbourhood. Outputs to be delivered by this action contributing to the corresponding Specific Objectives (Outcomes) are:1.1 contributing to Outcome 1 (or Specific Objective 1): Number of PCM contracts.2.1 contributing to Outcome 2 (or Specific Objective 2): Number of Communication contracts and meetings.
Skills for justice: Palestinian Judicial Institute's Training of Judges and Prosecutors in the West Bank and Gaza Strip The objective is to consolidate and extend a coherent and comprehensive training system for judges and prosecutors through the PJI, also in views of facilitating the institutional reintegration between the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Technical Commitment - Late Payment Interest under contract NEAR-TS/2021/416-950 <p>Overall Objective: To advance the role of the Palestinian civil society and the Palestinian grassroots in the policy shaping and in decision- making processes at the local and EU/EUMS levels.Specific Objectives: The specific objectives for this action are 1.To mitigate and reverse the shrinking space trends, to amplify the Palestinian narrative and the effectiveness of Palestinian advocacy efforts in the EU/EUMS; and to boost support to sectorial committees.</p>
Jerusalem Innovation Park and International Baccalaureate school <p>Overall Objective: A new inclusive Palestinian educational complex in East Jerusalem with a vision of ¿An inclusive learning environment that stimulates research exploration and innovation and forms the constituents of a free and productive learner who belongs to his homeland, active in his society and aware of global issues.</p>
Strengthening the capacity of East Jerusalem Hospitals to expand health care services and improve financial sustainability, with particular focus on Al Makassed Hospital and Augusta Victoria Hospital <p><span style="color: black;">The project aims to reinforce the financial stability of the healthcare sector, notably the East Jerusalem Hospitals Network (EJHN), through investments in the institutionalization and expansion of quality specialized services at Al Makassed Hospital and Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH). The project aims to upgrade surgical care delivery at Al Makassed hospital. It will also support Augusta Victoria hospital to upgrade and expand the existing kidney care centre, to serve better patients with kidney failure, and to expand provision of specialized cancer care through the establishment of a modern Endoscopy unit. These endeavors not only cater to improving access to specialized care but also position the hospitals as leaders in advanced medical services. Furthermore, these expansions are anticipated to ensure a more sustained health care delivery, generate additional revenue for the hospitals, diversify income streams and ensure their long-term financial sustainability</span></p>
Environment and climate change mainstreaming in national development strategies and policies Contract related to: Environment and climate change mainstreaming in national development strategies and policies - 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;
European Union Contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East 2023 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>
Activity under preparation Enhancing the Palestinian Authority's legitimacy across the occupied territory through democratisation, effective rule of law and empowered local governance Enhancing the Palestinian Authority's legitimacy across the occupied territory through democratisation, effective rule of law and empowered local governance - Enhancing the Palestinian Authority's legitimacy across the occupied territory through democratisation, effective rule of law and empowered local governance
Cultural rights for inclusive and equitable Palestinian development process Overall Objective: To place culture and cultural rights at the heart of Palestinian development policies to ensure citizens centred, inclusive and equitable development process through enabling cultural and touristic community based organizations, clusters, networks and community based organizations, to participate as advocates for the implementation of the ratified Economic Social and Cultural Rights convention and 2030 SDGs targets.Specific Objectives&#61692;Enhance the capacities of cultural and touristic civil society organizations and rural community based organizations as transparent, accountable representatives that reflect the needs of their local communities, including those of women and youth, to influence local decision makers as active planners, managers and owners of their available diverse cultural and touristic resources.&#61692;Promote and strengthen the enabling environment and space for advocacy initiatives for cultural and touristic civil society organizations, civil society organizations, at national level through the expansion and enhanced capacity of the Network for Palestinian Experiential Organization as a member of the advisory committee for Ministry of Tourism and later for Ministry of Culture. &#61692;Enhance the capacities of cultural and touristic civil society organizations and civil society organizations to raise public awareness, document violations and promote successes achieved for sustainable cultural rights with human rights based approach to impact decision-making and processes for inclusive cultural rights at local and national levels.
Assessment of the PEGASE Direct Financial Support to the Palestinian Authority ¿ Incentives Based Mechanism Contract related to: Assessment of the PEGASE Direct Financial Support to the Palestinian Authority ¿ Incentives Based Mechanism - 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;
Music for Peace: Palestinian Youth Promoting Peace, Tolerance and Nonviolence in the Gaza Strip The overall objective of this action is to empower Palestinian youth to actively promote values and culture of peace and non-violence in the Gaza Strip
Stories of Palestine - Palestinian communities promote their culture Overall Objective: Enhance civil society engagement in preserving, reinforcing and promoting the Palestinian culture.Specific Objective: Strengthen contribution of Adult Education Centres in Palestinian rural areas and areas that are less exposed to the various artistic expressions in fostering cultural education and action.  Outputs:1.Eight community-based adult education centres have enhanced capacities in provision of cultural education and cultural actions that promote local cultural heritage, active civic engagement of local women, men and youth, and values of tolerance and respect of cultural diversity.2.Engagement of the targeted communities in cultural and artistic expression is enhanced through increased opportunities for quality local cultural education and action.3.Public awareness about the Palestinian cultural heritage and narrative is improved through a mobile cultural festival implemented by the eight targeted communities and visiting three Palestinian cities and six cultural and adult education centres in three European countries
Activity under preparation AAP 2023 EU Support to Local Governance in Palestine - EU MAHALIYAT AAP 2023 EU Support to Local Governance in Palestine - EU MAHALIYAT - AAP 2023 EU Support to Local Governance in Palestine - EU MAHALIYAT
Political orientation and civil liberties in Palestine research Contract related to: Political orientation and civil liberties in Palestine research - The Neighbourhood South Global Allocation for 2021-2023 is a support measure giving the European Commission the possibility to finance small-scale measures and activities that are needed for the achievement of the objectives of the Southern dimension of the European Neighbourhood Policy and its operational and policy priorities. The Global Allocation will finance project cycle management (feasibility, evaluation, audits, etc.) and communication activities. It will contribute to enhance the quality of the programmes as well as to better understanding of the European Union reputation, policies and programmes to the audience in the Southern Neighbourhood.The Overall Objective (Impact) of this action is to ensure a swift preparation of actions and projects, while enabling the European Commission to act with flexibility by means of an instrument which is capable of adapting itself to evolving circumstances and/or dealing with unforeseen situations. Besides, this action will help the European Commission explain and communicate on its activities to the Southern Neighbourhood citizens¿ audience.The Specifics Objectives (Outcomes) of this action are: 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;to allow analysis and preparatory studies to help elaborating relevant and impactful programmes as well as evaluation and audits for lessons learnt and ex-ante control purposes2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;to contribute to better understanding of the European Union¿s reputation, policies and programmes to the audience in the Southern Neighbourhood. Outputs to be delivered by this action contributing to the corresponding Specific Objectives (Outcomes) are:1.1 contributing to Outcome 1 (or Specific Objective 1): Number of PCM contracts.2.1 contributing to Outcome 2 (or Specific Objective 2): Number of Communication contracts and meetings.
Support to the capacity of the Office of the Quartet: Promoting Palestinian Authority (PA) fiscal sustainability The expected impact is to contribute to predictability and stability of the PA's budget as a main source of financing of the PA's development objectives. The expected outcome of the action is improved dialogue on and resolution of fiscal leakages issue between the two sides based on the Paris Protocol (economic) agreements.
A Community Living Museum for Palestinian Youth The overall objective is Supporting the preservation of the Palestinian character of the Old City of Jerusalem, its cultural heritage and identity; Specicif obejective (SO) 1: Creating a safe space of learning for the Palestinian children, youth and their families within the TSM in the heart of the old city of Jerusalem; S02: Strengthening the Palestinian cultural identity and cultural heritage of the Palestinians living in the old city.
Perform, Produce, Design: Reviving cultural heritage, artistic expression and creative industries <p><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">This intervention was designed in partnership with the Goethe Institute (lead entrusted entity) and the British Council (implementing partner) on behalf of EUNIC (EU National Institutes for Culture) cluster in Palestine as part of the Action Document `Support to Culture in Palestine¿. The project is composed of three major arts and cultural outputs that are interrelated and complementary to one another. These include 1) a site-specific performance festival and 2) an arts residency programme in cultural heritage sites, and 3) a Palestinian design intervention. </span></p>