High Impact micro-infrastructure Projects (HIMII)
The project will support the Palestinian national and local authorities in responding to the needs of the vulnerable and war-affected communities in the Area C of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip through improved access to basic infrastructures, with the aim of strengthening their resilience. SDC partners, the Palestinian Ministry of Local Governance (MoLG), and its implementing body, the Municipal Development and Lending Fund (MDLF), will enable selected municipalities to provide quality services to vulnerable communities. MDLF, a national fund created and monitored by the World Bank, is well known for its effective, transparent and efficient implementation of projects through municipalities, especially for infrastructures.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Palestinian Authority |
Agriculture & food security Conflict & fragility Humanitarian Assistance & DRR Conflict prevention and transformation
Rural infrastructure (till 2016)
Conflict prevention Reconstruction and rehabilitation (till 2016) |
01.10.2014
- 31.10.2016 |
CHF 2'500'000
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- Contribute to improved access to basic infrastructure for marginalised communities in the West Bank and Gaza Strip (outcome of the National Local Government Programme and MDLF)
- Contribute to improved capacity of local government units to provide essential services to marginalised communities (outcome of Municipal Development Program and MDLF).
- Contribute to enhance the legitimacy of the Palestinian Government of Consensus in Gaza
- Basic public infrastructures and facilities, including schools, roads, water networks, and sewage network and treatment plants are built or rehabilitated.
- In the Gaza Strip, selected war damaged municipalities’ basic infrastructures are being rebuilt or rehabilitated.
- Central State of South East
- Municipal Development and Lending Fund (MDLF)
- Palestinian Ministry of Local Governance and Deputy Prime Minister Office.
- Other donors of HIMII program: World Bank, EU, DK and DFID
- OCHA/Protection Cluster - Vulnerability Profile in Area C.
- Synergies with European response in the Area C (master plans).
- Synergies with the Gaza emergency and reconstruction response (MDLF).
- Synergies with the SCO program in Local Governance 7F-07621.01
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
RECONSTRUCTION RELIEF & REHABILITATION
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Transport policy and administrative management
Civilian peace-building, conflict prevention and resolution
Reconstruction relief and rehabilitation
Cross-cutting topics Conflict reduction
The project takes account of democratisation, good governance and human rights as cross-cutting themes.
Aid Type Project and programme contribution
Project number 7F09136
| Background |
The oPt, especially in Area C of the West Bank as well as marginalised communities in the Gaza Strip, suffers from years of neglect and de-development under prolonged occupation. The Israeli authorities, as administrative body responsible to provide public services to the population under occupation, falls short of its duty to ensure communities access to land, and proper planning and building permits to develop infrastructures that meet their essential needs. Furthermore, the ability of local Palestinian authorities to provide services to their population has been reduced because of the planning regime established by Israel, affecting the resilience of the population and increasing the risks of displacement in area C. |
| Objectives |
Palestinian authorities provide improved services for marginalised and war-affected Palestinian populations in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip through selected high impact micro infrastructure projects. |
| Target groups |
At least 12 vulnerable Palestinian communities in the Area C of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip with an estimated population of at least 31’000 persons. |
| Medium-term outcomes |
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| Results |
Expected results: |
| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Credit area |
Development cooperation |
| Project partners |
Contract partner Foreign state institution Other partners Local Government Units, private contractors |
| Coordination with other projects and actors |
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| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 2'500'000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 2'495'000 |
| Project phases |
Phase 1 01.10.2014 - 31.10.2016 (Completed) |