• The agricultural sector is vital for its economic value, as well as resilience and steadfastness of the Palestinian people on their land
• In 2020, agriculture accounted for 7% of Palestinian GDP (6% in the West Bank and 12% in the Gaza Strip)
• Investment in the agricultural sector remains challenging mainly due to the expansion of settlements and the political fragile situation, especially in Area C
• Innovation in the agricultural sector is crucial to optimize the use of scarce water resources and adapt to climate change

Direct beneficiaries: Male and female youth farmers; Cooperatives; Small-Medium Agribusinesses

At institutional level: Palestinian Ministries of Agriculture (MoA), National Economy (MoNE), Local Governance (MoLG)

Indirect beneficiaries: Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) specialized in agriculture, and 3 Municipalities

Outcome 1: Improved income, labour productivity and climate-smart innovations in agribusiness with a particular focus on women and youth

Outcome 2: Strengthened public policies and investments toward SDG 2 (zero hunger)

Expected results:  

• Investment Support tailored to enhance inclusive private sector engagement in climate-smart agri-business (250 of which 30% women led businesses benefitting 2'050 persons
• 3 Wholesale Markets are supported through regulatory and governance frameworks and management and infrastructural
• Market-oriented innovations for development across the agri-food system are promoted among producers, agribusinesses and related institutions
• Enhanced technical capacity to participatory formulate and implement public policies and investments in food and nutrition security and sustainable agriculture (FNSSA)
• Data collection and information generated in support of evidence-based, inclusive decision making on FNSSA policies and investments

Results from previous phases:  

• Enhanced aid effectiveness by bringing together five donors with compatible national priorities
• 395 (41 women-led businesses) investments in the agriculture sector were supported through the investment support component (Gaza & West Bank)
• 3 Wholesale markets upgraded and enhanced their governance struture (Hebron, Qabatia/Jenin, Khan Younis)