Improved Access to Markets for Female and Male Fresh Fruits and Vegetable (FFV) Small Scale Producers
01.12.2017
- 30.11.2021
With focus on private sector-led agriculture and agribusiness, this program pursues systemic change in the agriculture sector and supports business modalities that favor small scale producers in the occupied Palestinian territory. The overall goal is to contribute to build a resilient economy with equitable agricultural growth, whilst contributing to protect small scale producers’ entitlements to natural resources and access to markets.
| Land/Region | Thema | Periode | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Palestinian Authority |
Agriculture & food security
Agricultural development
Agricultural services & market
Agricultural policy
AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURE
Agricultural development
Agricultural services
Agricultural policy and administrative management
|
01.12.2017 - 30.11.2021 |
CHF 3'900'000 |
Support to Municipal Development Project (MDP-3)
01.09.2017
- 31.12.2021
Since 2009, the Municipal Development Project (MDP) has been the main vehicle for policy reform in the Local Governance sector in the oPt. It has channelled funding to Municipalities to support infrastructure projects and capacity-building activities in a transparent and equitable manner, despite huge challenges linked to 50 years of Israeli Occupation and to 10 years of intra-Palestinian divide. MDP-3 (2017-2021) is supported by 7 donors and the Palestinian Authority: SDC’s contribution is in line with Swiss Cooperation Strategy for the oPt (2015-2018).
| Land/Region | Thema | Periode | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Palestinian Authority |
Governance
Decentralisation
Democratic participation and civil society
GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
Decentralisation and support to subnational government (incl. accountability)
Democratic participation and civil society
|
01.09.2017 - 31.12.2021 |
CHF 5'300'000 |
Reform and Development of Markets, Value Chains and Producers’ Organisations
01.03.2017
- 31.08.2021
Private sector-led agriculture and agribusiness in the Palestinian occupied territory (oPT) can play a key role in building a resilient economy towards economic growth and in safeguarding rights and entitlements to natural resources and markets. This program aims at improving income and productivity in the agriculture sector, through improved access to markets, increased share of local market, enhanced competitiveness and profitability of Palestinian agribusinesses.
| Land/Region | Thema | Periode | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Palestinian Authority |
Agriculture & food security
Agricultural development
Agricultural policy
Agricultural co-operatives & farmers’ organisations
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, FISHING AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, FISHING AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, FISHING
Agricultural development
Agricultural policy and administrative management
Agricultural co-operatives
|
01.03.2017 - 31.08.2021 |
CHF 3'000'000 |
Safeguarding children’s rights in East Jerusalem
01.12.2016
- 31.12.2020
By supporting a comprehensive child protection programme in occupied East Jerusalem, Switzerland aims to ensure that vulnerable children at risk of being in conflict with the law or directly affected by the conflict, together with their families, have access to appropriate preventive and protection programmes. The intervention, implemented by UNICEF and its partners, is in line with Switzerland's engagement for the respect of human rights and international humanitarian law in the occupied Palestinian territory.
| Land/Region | Thema | Periode | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Palestinian Authority |
Governance Conflict & fragility Human rights
Legal and judicial development
Conflict prevention
Human rights (incl. Women's rights)
GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
Legal and judicial development
Civilian peace-building, conflict prevention and resolution
Human rights
|
01.12.2016 - 31.12.2020 |
CHF 2'250'000 |
Projekt abgeschlossen
Gezielte psychologische Hilfe für die Menschen im Gazastreifen
01.02.2015
- 31.12.2018
Kaum ein Volk im Nahen Osten leidet so oft unter psychischen Störungen wie die Palästinenser. Im Gazastreifen beeinträchtigen die politischen, wirtschaftlichen und sozialen Folgen der Abriegelung die Gesundheit der Menschen. Ihnen bietet das von der DEZA unterstützte Gaza Community Mental Health Programme Beratungen, Kurse und Therapien an. Allein im Jahr 2017 wurden über 20'000 Personen erreicht.
| Land/Region | Thema | Periode | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Palästinensische Behörde |
Konflikt & Fragilität Gesundheit Menschenrechte
Psychosoziale Beratung (bis 2016)
Medizinische Dienstleistungen
Konfliktprävention
Menschenrechte (inkl. Frauenrechte)
Stärkung der Gesundheitssysteme
GESUNDHEIT REGIERUNG UND ZIVILGESELLSCHAFT GESUNDHEIT
Medizinische Ausbildung
Medizinische Dienstleistungen
Menschenrechte
Zivile Friedensförderung, Prävention und Lösung von Konflikten
Politik und Verwaltung im Gesundheitswesen
|
01.02.2015 - 31.12.2018 |
CHF 1'964'000 |
oPt, Enhancing Social Engagement and Accountability through Culture and the Arts
01.09.2013
- 31.12.2019
The aim of this intervention is to enhance social engagement and participation, to promote the role of people as agents of change and to strengthen social accountability in the oPt. SDC will support initiatives that use arts and culture as a means to enhance democratic debates, promote social inclusion and active participation within the communities and between the communities and the local authorities. The initiatives will favour the participation of youth and women in local public debates.
| Land/Region | Thema | Periode | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Palestinian Authority |
Human rights Conflict & fragility
Culture & recreation
Human rights (incl. Women's rights)
Conflict prevention
OTHER SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
Culture and recreation
Human rights
Civilian peace-building, conflict prevention and resolution
|
01.09.2013 - 31.12.2019 |
CHF 901'868 |
Projekt abgeschlossen
Der Verkauf von Oliven bringt Nahrungsmittel und erhöht die Einkommenssicherheit
15.11.2011
- 30.04.2015
Kleinere Bauernbetriebe im Westjordanland verkaufen eigene Oliven auf kommerziellen Märkten. Dadurch wird ihre Lebensgrundlage verbessert. Die DEZA unterstützt den Zugang zu potenziellen Kunden und faire Konditionen beim Verkauf. Damit werden Haushalte von Kleinbauern stärker und sind weniger anfällig auf negative externe Einflüsse.
| Land/Region | Thema | Periode | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Palästinensische Behörde |
Landwirtschaft und Ernährungssicherheit Beschäftigung & Wirtschaftsentwicklung
Landwirtschaftliche Entwicklung
Schaffung von Arbeitsplätzen
LANDWIRTSCHAFT, FORSTWIRTSCHAFT, FISCHEREI OTHER SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
Förderung der Landwirtschaft
Politik und Verwaltung im Beschäftigungsbereich
|
15.11.2011 - 30.04.2015 |
CHF 3'620'000 |
Geplantes Projekt
Support to Gaza Community Mental Health Programme
01.01.2022
- 31.12.2027
By supporting the provision of quality mental health through Gaza Community Mental Health Programme, Switzerland contributes to strengthening the resilience of vulnerable people in the Gaza Strip, where distress, psychological and psychiatric problems continue to increase after more than a decade of closure, traumatic conflicts and the degradation of socio-economic conditions. Addressing distress and traumas contributes to the prevention of radicalisation.
Allocation of SDC Funding to WFP Operations in 2019
01.01.2019
- 31.12.2019
In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises. SDC funding to WFP operations allows the World Food Programme (WFP) to respond proactively and to provide immediate food assistance in life-threatening situations.
Support to Safe Spaces for Women, Youth and Children in Gaza Strip
01.01.2019
- 31.12.2020
In 2019-2020, Switzerland will support the Culture and Free Thought Association (CFTA) and the Culture and Arts Association (NAWA) in the Gaza Strip to provide quality educational and cultural services in safe learning environments for children, youth and women, including persons with disabilities. This contribution aims to enhance the inclusion of marginalized groups in local development and in community-led initiatives, and to prevent wider spreading of violent extremism and radicalisation.
Contributions to OCHA Field Operations in 2019
01.01.2019
- 31.12.2019
OCHA’s mission is to coordinate the global emergency response, to save lives and protect people in humanitarian crises. OCHA advocates for effective and principled humanitarian action by all, for all, in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in sudden-onset disasters and protracted crises. It is responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent and timely response to emergencies. Therefore, SDC seeks to provide support to OCHA field and regional offices in relevant humanitarian contexts, in line with SDC geographic and thematic priorities.
Allocation of SDC Funding to ICRC Operations in 2019
01.01.2019
- 31.12.2019
In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises. SDC funding to ICRC operations allows the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to respond proactively and to provide immediate protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence.
