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Tender announcement: Fostering cultural and creative industries in the oPt

05.09.2023
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Local news
Occupied Palestinian territory
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) through its Cooperation Office Gaza & West Bank seeks the services of a competent organisation to develop and implement a new SDC programme "fostering cultural and creative industries in the occupied Palestinian territory". The programme will benefit emerging artists, artist collectives and established institutions and aims to promote innovative business models, diversify cultural services and enhance the economic resilience of the sector.
Supporting inclusive economic opportunities and economic resilience in the Gaza Strip

12.07.2023
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Occupied Palestinian territory
The governments of Switzerland and Norway, in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme, launched the Gaza Economic Resilience Programme aiming to promote jobs and foster growth of the private sector in Gaza.
WHO Right to Health Report 2022: Duty bearers must grant unhindered access to health facilities

05.06.2023
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Occupied Palestinian territory
Switzerland contributes to the World Health Organization`s (WHO) advocacy efforts and renews its commitment to a human rights based approach to health.
Bridges to Growth: Gazan IT Talents Join Swiss Start-Ups and Research Labs

16.05.2023
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Local news
Occupied Palestinian territory
April 8, 2023 marks a milestone for Ameer, Basem, Khaled, Mohammed and Nizar - five young and ambitious data science entrepreneurs from the Gaza Strip - as they embark on a life-changing journey to Switzerland. For the coming four months, these talented individuals are getting exposure to an international working environment as interns in Swiss start-ups and research laboratories at prestigious universities in Lausanne and Fribourg.
Promoting a technology-driven Palestinian economy

18.10.2022
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Occupied Palestinian territory
Switzerland invests in the digital transformation of Palestinian businesses and launches a new partnership between Birzeit and Al Najah universities and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL).
Innovation: a key component of Swiss support in oPt

06.04.2022
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Local news
Occupied Palestinian territory
The visit of SDC Director General Patricia Danzi to the oPt underlined SDC’s engagement to foster innovation and entrepreneurship. Danzi considers that the digital economy has future because it opens horizons, opens borders and offers economic perspectives for youth.
Towards a Citizen-Centered Civic Service: Municipal One-Stop Shops Transform Public Services in the oPt.

11.03.2022
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Occupied Palestinian territory
Thousands of Palestinians benefit from the over 90 one-stop shops newly established in municipalities across the West Bank and Gaza. They offer an efficient way to deal with citizens requests and enhance the service oriented attitude of municipal administrations. Switzerland contributes to strengthen and modernize Palestinian municipalities in the frame of SDC’s Local Governance Programme in cooperation with the Ministry of Local Governance (MoLG), and the Municipal Development and Lending Fund (MDLF)
Supporting employment of Palestine refugees: matching emerging market needs with youth aspirations

15.12.2021
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Local news
Occupied Palestinian territory
UNRWA provides young Palestine refugees in the West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Jordan with technical and vocational skills to access the labor market and to fulfil their aspirations. UNRWA Technical and Vocational Education and Training Programme (TVET) is renowned for both its quality and its pioneering role in curriculum development, and lately started engaging with digital transformation. SDC has recently established support to the programme, which is in line with our commitment to increase job opportunities by better linking private sector demand with the required skills of Palestine refugee youth.
Open Day event for Chidren in the Old City of Jerusalem
17.09.2021
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Local news
Occupied Palestinian territory
"Open Day” event organised by UNICEF at Burj Laqlaq Cente on Thursday 9 September 2021 with 700 children from East Jerusalem
SDC Consultancy on Culture

16.09.2021
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Local news
Occupied Palestinian territory
The cultural sector in Palestine: SDC consultancy sheds light on opportunities and challenges
EU local statement on the death of activist Nizar Banat
28.06.2021
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Local news
Occupied Palestinian territory
The European Union Representative issues the following statement in agreement with the EU Heads of Mission in Jerusalem and Ramallah. The Heads of Mission of Canada, Norway and Switzerland associate themselves with this statement.
Job creation through innovation

17.05.2021
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Local news
Occupied Palestinian territory
SDC is harvesting positive results from promoting innovation in the agro sector: two success stories from the Westbank