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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table I. Summary of Requirements – By Sector v
Table II. Summary of Requirements – By Appealing Organisation vi
Table III. List of Projects – By Sector viii
Table IV. List of Projects – By Appealing Organisation xiv
Table V. Summary of Requirements – By Standard IASC Sector xxiii
PROJECTS 1
AGRICULTURE 1
CHILD PROTECTION AND PSYCHO-SOCIAL SUPPORT 27
COORDINATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES 44
EDUCATION 52
FOOD AID AND FOOD SECURITY 58
HEALTH AND NUTRITION 68
JOB CREATION / CASH ASSISTANCE 86
PROTECTION / HUMAN RIGHTS / RULE OF LAW 103
WATER AND SANITATION 112
ANNEX I ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS 128
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Table I. Summary of Requirements – By Sector
Table II. Summary of Requirements – By Appealing Organisation
Table III. List of Projects – By Sector
Table IV. List of Projects – By Appealing Organisation
Table V. Summary of Requirements – By Standard IASC Sector
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occupied Palestinian territory
PROJECTS
AGRICULTURE
Appealing Agency / FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION (FAO)Project Title / Protection of farmers’ livelihoods in the Jordan Valley through emergency agricultural actions
Project Code / oPt-08/A01
Sector / Agriculture
Objective / Improve the food security status of farmers by increasing and diversifying their food/income production through tailored support to improve irrigation and farming practices.
Beneficiaries / 4,800 persons: Children: 3,300 Women: 750 Farmers: 750
Implementing Partners / Ministry of Agriculture, Farmers Associations
Project Duration / January-December 2008
Funds Requested / $1,200,000[1]
Needs
The socio-economic situation of farmers in the Jordan Valley Basin has drastically deteriorated since the beginning of the Intifada in general, and the isolation of the area by the Israeli authorities in particular. Restricted access to production inputs, and to local and external markets has caused significant losses to farmers. Scarce water resources are a primary concern and prevent poor farmers from diversifying their crops to alleviate the impact of the current situation.
Most groundwater wells and natural springs in the Jordan Valley Basin, which are the only source of irrigation water, are not being efficiently utilised. For example, water losses from springs owing to leakage and evaporation are estimated at about 25-30% or a total of 15 million cubic meters (MCM) annually. This amount could sufficiently irrigate an area of 25,000 dunums, equivalent to more than 20% of the current irrigated area in the West Bank.[2] Taking this into consideration, there is an urgent need to maximise and improve the efficient use of water so that more farmers can actually irrigate their crops and diversify their agricultural production.
Activities
· Rehabilitation of ten eligible groundwater wells to restore their normal discharge level;
· Replacement or rehabilitation of irrigation systems in 200 dunums targeting 100 families in Aljeftlik, Aloja, Fasayel and Jericho;
· Rehabilitation of 50 water storage ponds in Aldyuk and Alnweemeh areas;
· Provision of 2,000 palm date seedlings (Madjooll variety) to 70 families in the Jordan Valley;
· Provision of seedlings of new crops (cherry tomato, coloured sweet pepper and cluster tomato);
· Provision of production inputs and devices (e.g. fertilisers, integrated pest management [IPM] measures, filters, etc.);
· Enhancing aquaculture production in Jordan Valley;
· Training for farmers and extension agents on new market oriented production approaches.
Outcomes
· Supply of water available for agricultural production is substantially improved in terms of quantity, price and efficiency (350 farmers);
· Farm productivity is increased and diversified through inputs and new farming opportunities (400 farmers);
· Improved performance of extension services (60 extension agents) and skills of at least 750 farmers.
FINANCIAL SUMMARYBudget Items / $
Staff / 239,000
Inputs, contracts and training / 769,909
Operating costs / 82,000
Administrative costs / 109,091
Total / 1,200,000
Appealing Agency / FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION (FAO)
Project Title / Emergency support to needy fishermen in the Gaza Strip to restore their fishing activities
Project Code / oPt-08/A02
Sector / Agriculture
Objective / Restore access to food and improve the livelihoods of the most vulnerable fishermen through the rehabilitation of fishing infrastructure, the introduction of aquaculture, and technical support.
Beneficiaries / 1,000 fishermen in Southern (Khan Younis and Rafah) and Central (Deir al Balah and Gaza) areas.
Implementing Partners / MoA, NGOs, Cooperatives
Project Duration / January-December 2008
Funds Requested / $1,500,000
Needs
The fisheries sector has always played a major role in the economy of the Gaza Strip. Fishing along the Gaza strip is carried out in four main locations; Gaza City (80%), Deir al Balah (5%), Khan Younis (8%t) and Rafah (7%). In the Gaza Strip alone there are 3,060 fishermen, 720 boats, and an additional 500 workers in jobs related to the fishing industry (Gaza 1,457; Deir al Balah 521; Kan Yunis 423; Rafah 659). All are suffering declining incomes owing to the constraints imposed by the Israelis, including reduced fishing areas and sea closures. Many fishermen are not earning enough to maintain their boats which remain docked in port. The loss of input production and shortages in fish production will contribute to malnutrition in the Gaza Strip.
The post harvest activities of the fishing industry (marketing and distribution) are inadequate to meet the present requirements. Currently, fish are unloaded into wooden and/or plastic boxes and transported by cart, pulled by mules, to a central location. The fish are then sold along the street and subject to pollution and adverse environmental conditions which affect quality, resulting in public health concerns.
Activities
· Provide fishermen with production inputs and technical devices to enable them to resume their fishing activities (fishing equipment, transport, packaging and storage facilities);
· Provide technical support to fishermen in order to ensure high product quality and profitability;
· Introduce and encourage aquaculture activities in the Gaza Strip using species adapted to saline/brackish water involving women in the management of pools.
Outcomes
· Restoration of fishery production in the project area also by introduction of aquaculture;
· Improved access to food by the 1,000 beneficiaries leading to better food security and mitigation of poverty in the southern Gaza Strip;
· Job creation for local people;
· Promotion of cooperative work and gender equity.
FINANCIAL SUMMARYBudget Items / $
Staff / 244,500
Inputs, contracts and training / 1,030,000
Operating costs / 89,136
Administrative costs / 136,364
Total / 1,500,000
Appealing Agency / FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION (FAO)
Project Title / Emergency support to small ruminant (sheep and goat) farmers in the WBGS to maintain the productivity of their flocks.
Project Code / oPt-08/A03
Sector / Agriculture
Objective / Support livestock farmers to improve their livelihoods through emergency actions in the field of animal hygiene, health and feeding.
Beneficiaries / 650 farmer households
Implementing Partners / MoA, local authorities, NGOs and community-based organisations (CBOs).
Project Duration / January-December 2008
Funds Requested / $1,398,000
Needs
Small ruminants represent the main source of income for thousands of farmers in rural areas and Bedouin communities in the WBGS. This major source of food and income has become increasingly important in light of the declining sources of income in the WBGS. Since early 2006, small ruminant breeders have been facing severe difficulties in securing the necessary production inputs and technical support they used to receive from extension and veterinary services. The cost of the production inputs have dramatically increased while access to the traditional grazing areas and rangelands has drastically decreased because of strict closures and mobility restrictions, or overgrazing, drought and urban expansion.
The situation has worsened due to market inefficiencies, impacting on high input prices and low producer prices. Hundreds of families are forced to liquidate their livestock assets to provide cash for basic needs. On the other hand, consumer prices of red meat are high and the Palestinian domestic market is heavily dependent on imported sheep and goat meat. The proposed project will directly improve the livelihoods of targeted breeders by maintaining their flocks’ productivity and providing their households with a sustainable source of income. The proposed activities will contribute to the economic empowerment of women in targeted communities, as women are primarily involved in the cottage dairy industry.
Activities
· Provide small ruminant breeders with necessary farm inputs, especially animal feed, medicines and veterinary kits;
· Strengthen the MoA veterinary services;
· Provide small ruminant breeders with technical expertise, especially extension services to deliver current information on animal husbandry, by providing some basic tools and assistance in marketing;
· Promote local feed production in order to decrease dependency from purchased inputs;
· Rehabilitate and renovate damaged livestock infrastructure;
· Pilot a livestock adaptive intensification scheme through training in coordination with other implementation agencies in South Hebron and development of a mid-term livestock development plan.
Outcomes
· Increased income for livestock producers;
· Greater access to protein-rich foods;
· Improved ability to cope with risks presented by drought and loss of grazing areas;
· Empowerment of women by enhancing and improving their role in the dairy cottage industry.
FINANCIAL SUMMARYBudget Items / $
Staff / 241,000
Inputs, contracts and training / 949,910
Operating costs / 80,000
Administrative costs / 127,090
Total / 1,398,000
Appealing Agencies / UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR WOMEN (UNIFEM)/FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION (FAO)
Project Title / Building the capacity of women farmers in the Jordan Valley
Project Code / oPt-08/A04AB
Sector / Agriculture
Objective / To improve income for households in target localities in the Jordan valley through the provision of agricultural tools, awareness raising and training.
Beneficiaries / 2,800 household members (including 400 women)
Implementing Partners / Local CBOs
Project Duration / January-December 2008 (or 12 months upon funding)
Funds Requested / $365,320
Needs
With Israeli military and administrative measures severely affecting the local population – especially through the denial of permits, extended closures and continuing land confiscation – the local population of the Jordan Valley is isolated from access to basic services and the already fragile local economy is being repressed further. Most communities in the Jordan Valley are not connected to electricity, water, telephone or sewage networks and their access to proper health and education services is sporadic. It is estimated that despite the fact that they enjoy an agricultural advantage, some areas of the Jordan Valley have a 67% poverty rate and that 24-50% of the population (depending on the area) is food insecure.
With increasing unemployment and decreased access to agricultural land and water, many of the local farmers are raising small ruminants (particularly sheep and goats). In turn, it is mostly women who are undertaking the duties required for the upkeep and production related to livestock, including feeding, cleaning, milking and processing-duties that are undertaken over and above their reproductive responsibilities. In this context, UNIFEM and FAO will focus on women farmers, enhancing their technical skills and managerial skills, with the objective of improving production quality, quantity and market accessibility, while at the same time ensuring efficiency so that women are not overburdened with responsibilities.
Activities
· Provide women with tools and equipment for the collection and processing of milk according to hygienic standards (FAO);
· Train women in farm management, hygiene and new methods in milk processing (FAO);
· Train and counsel women on life skills, management and rights issues (UNIFEM);
· Raise awareness of women’s role in agriculture, nutrition and health (UNIFEM);
· Supporting local women’s organisations (FAO);
· Facilitate farmers’ access to local markets, though the creation of a network between women’s cooperatives and marketing institutions/companies (UNIFEM and FAO).
Outcomes
· Improved socio-economic condition for 400 women and their families in the Jordan Valley;
· Increased skills in milk processing and production among the target women farmers;
· Better quantity and quality of products from the target farmer initiatives;
· Increased awareness of farm management, hygiene and nutrition among the farmers, their families and the community at large.
FINANCIAL SUMMARYBudget Items / UNIFEM ($) / FAO ($) / Total ($)
Staff costs / 24,000 / 30,000 / 54,000
Inputs costs / 80,000 / 200,000 / 280,000
Administration costs / 8,320 / 23,000 / 31,320
Total / 112,320 / 253,000 / 365,320
Appealing Agency / FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION (FAO)
Project Title / Protecting agricultural production by vulnerable farmers in the WBGS during emergencies using quick response plans.
Project Code / oPt-08/A05
Sector / Agriculture
Objectives / To ensure continuation/restoration of agricultural production activities by vulnerable farmers through targeted responses to economic shocks (i.e. sudden scarcity or increase of prices of main necessary agricultural inputs) as well as adverse natural conditions (i.e. frost, wind, flooding, drought and plant and animal epidemics).
Beneficiaries / Total: 6,500
Children: 4,500 Women: 1,000 Farmers: 1,000
Implementing Partners / NGOs, communities, farmers associations
Project Duration / January-December 2008
Funds Requested / $1,000,000
Needs
During the second half of 2007, the agricultural sector in WBGS witnessed several economic and natural shocks which drastically impacted the livelihoods of thousands of vulnerable farming families throughout the country. A striking example is the current shortage and sudden price increase of several necessary agricultural production inputs (i.e. fertilisers, feeds, veterinary materials) which pose a significant threat to thousands of poor farmers. Additional recent examples include: