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
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Territorio palestinese occupato |
Inclusive economic Development Agricoltura e sicurezza alimentare nothemedefined
Politica commerciale & sistema de mercato
Sviluppo agricolo |
01.10.2020
- 29.02.2024 |
CHF 870’000
|
- Other UN Organisation
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE POLITICHE COMMERCIALI E REGOLAMENTAZIONE
AGRICOLTURA
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Politica commerciale e gestione amministrativa
Sviluppo agricolo
Temi trasversali Il progetto sostiene anche miglioramenti nell'organizzazione partner
Tipo di aiuto Contributo al progetto e al programma
Numero del progetto 7F10513
| Contesto | 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. |
| Obiettivi | Reduce economic losses and transaction costs at Karm Abu Salem KAS through improvement of the in-frastructure at the Palestinian side of the crossing. |
| Gruppi target | 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) |
| Effetti a medio termine | 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 |
| Risultati |
Risultati principali attesi: Steel shed designed and constructed on 6,000 m2 area1,230 m fence constructed around the whole site Risultati fasi precedenti: N/A |
| Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
| Credito |
Cooperazione allo sviluppo |
| Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale Organizzazione delle Nazioni Unite (ONU) Altri partner United Nations Office for Project Services – UNOPS |
| Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori | N/A |
| Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 870’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 798’994 |
| Fasi del progetto |
Fase 1 01.10.2020 - 29.02.2024 (Completed) |
