Upgrading Karm Abu Salem Crossing - Gaza
Switzerland will support improving the export/import conditions of goods to and from the Gaza Strip. The project, implemented by UNOPS, will upgrade the poor infrastructure at the Palestinian side of the only functioning commercial crossing between Gaza and Israel. The existing infrastructure conditions are causing around 10% of damages to the transiting commodities thus incurring substantial economic losses that are affecting the living conditions of two million people in the Gaza Strip
| Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Territoire palestinien occupé |
Développement économique inclusif Agriculture et sécurité alimentaire nothemedefined
Politique commerciale & system de marché
Développement agricole |
01.10.2020
- 29.02.2024 |
CHF 870’000
|
- Other UN Organisation
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Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE POLITIQUE COMMERCIALE ET REGLEMENTATIONS
AGRICULTURE
Sous-Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE Politique commerciale et gestion administrative
Développement agricole
Thème transversal Le projet contribue à améliorer le fonctionnement de l'organisation partenaire
Type d'aide Contribution à des projets ou programmes
Numéro de projet 7F10513
| Contexte | oPt unemployment rate reached 24%, and exceeds 50% in the Gaza Strip (Q4 2019) 24% of Palestinians live below the poverty line in the oPt, whilst they exceed 50% in the Gaza Strip. Since 13 years Gaza is under closure with restriction of movement of people and goods. Karm Abu Salem is the only functioning border crossing for goods. The poor infrastruture on the palestinian side leads to substantial losses and damage to products in particular food and medical products. |
| Objectifs | Reduce economic losses and transaction costs at Karm Abu Salem KAS through improvement of the in-frastructure at the Palestinian side of the crossing. |
| Groupes cibles | Direct: 5,000 -10,000 establishments1 that use KAS on regular basis for import/export purposes. The number of individuals working for these establish-ments are estimated at 50,000 – 75,0002. Indirect: Around two million people living in the Gaza Strip (50% females) |
| Effets à moyen terme | Increased protection of food and medical supplies from damage due to weather conditions, and from vandalism during export/imports at KAS. Increased level of safety and security at KAS |
| Résultats |
Principaux résultats attendus: Steel shed designed and constructed on 6,000 m2 area1,230 m fence constructed around the whole site Principaux résultats antérieurs: N/A |
| Direction/office fédéral responsable |
DDC |
| Crédit |
Coopération au développement |
| Partenaire de projet |
Partenaire contractuel Organisme des Nations Unies (ONU) Autres partenaires United Nations Office for Project Services – UNOPS |
| Coordination avec d'autres projets et acteurs | N/A |
| Budget | Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF 870’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF 798’994 |
| Phases du projet |
Phase 1 01.10.2020 - 29.02.2024 (Completed) |
