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 con-
ditions 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
| Land/Region | Thema | Periode | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Palästinensische Behörde |
Beschäftigung & Wirtschaftsentwicklung Landwirtschaft und Ernährungssicherheit
Handelspolitik & Marktsystem
Landwirtschaftliche Entwicklung |
01.10.2020
- 29.02.2024 |
CHF 870’000
|
- Other UN Organisation
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Sektor nach Kategorisierung des Entwicklungshilfeekomitees der OECD HANDELSPOLITIK UND -REGULIERUNGEN
LANDWIRTSCHAFT
Sub-Sektor nach Kategorisierung des Entwicklungshilfeekomitees der OECD Politik und Verwaltung im Handelsbereich
Förderung der Landwirtschaft
Querschnittsthemen Projekt unterstützt auch Verbesserungen in der Partnerorganisation
Unterstützungsform Projekt- und Programmbeitrag
Projektnummer 7F10513
| Hintergrund |
oPt unemployment rate reached 24%, and exceeds 50% in the Gaza Strip (Q4 2019) 24% of Palestinians live below the pov- erty 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. |
| Ziele | Reduce economic losses and transaction costs at Karm Abu Salem KAS through improvement of the in-frastructure at the Palestinian side of the crossing. |
| Zielgruppen | 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) |
| Mittelfristige Wirkungen | 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 |
| Resultate |
Erwartete Resultate: Steel shed designed and constructed on 6,000 m2 area1,230 m fence constructed around the whole site Resultate von früheren Phasen: N/A |
| Verantwortliche Direktion/Bundesamt |
DEZA |
| Kreditbereich |
Entwicklungszusammenarbeit |
| Projektpartner |
Vertragspartner Organisation der Vereinten Nationen (UNO) Andere Partner United Nations Office for Project Services – UNOPS |
| Koordination mit anderen Projekten und Akteuren | N/A |
| Budget | Laufende Phase Schweizer Beitrag CHF 870’000 Bereits ausgegebenes Schweizer Budget CHF 798’994 |
| Projektphasen | Phase 1 01.10.2020 - 29.02.2024 (Laufende Phase) |
