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2005

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A Baseline survey in Gaza Strip to measure the impact of MEDA programs.

The Agricultural Development Association (PARC) is a leading Palestinian non-profit, non-governmental organization involved in rural development and women's empowerment. It works to provides advice, awareness support, services, and special consultancies for individuals, groups, and institutions involved in similar domains. The main objectives of MEDA program (MED2003) were to improve of the stakeholder participatory sustainable water management at farm level through MEDA cooperation with Jordan & Palestine, and fill the gap between the demand for the various uses and the supply of water, by developing irrigation technique in the area and better water management of available resources in order to respond to the growing demand on food and keep the important role of the agriculture sector in the Palestinian economy.The main objective of this baseline survey was to be as an aiding phase to ease achieving and emphasizing the purpose of MEDA program of strengthens the interactive stakeholder capacity in irrigation and water management; by understanding the concepts of implementation of efficient water demand management, supporting the achievement of general expected results of the whole project in increasing the visibility of MEDA and socio economic benefits of regional cooperation, as well as having an idea about the transition toward sustainable irrigation water management between different communities.In this context, MEDA has contracted GCT to implement this survey, which was developed to measure the impact of MEDA program to the farmer in Gaza Strip (six localities from south to north of Gaza) and assess the irrigation water that comes from either springs (Jordan valley) or from ground water wells (Northern of Gaza Strip), in order to be used as a data base in designing future interventions.

Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committee (PARC), Funded by European Aid (MEDA).

West Bank

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2005

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Capacity Building of Palestine Mortgage \& Housing Corporation (PMHC).

Palestine Mortgage & Housing Corporation was established in 1997 with a contribution by the National Authority, Arab Bank, International Finance Corporation in addition to a number of other contributors. It established in the light of great demand for necessary funding for the purposes of residential buildings and against the background of the clear vacuum for organizations that deal with this type of credit service. PMHC is aimed mainly to contribute in solving the housing crisis in Palestine by providing long-term loans to the citizens for periods up to 25 years, and to provide insurance to banks in the case of borrower absence, which would reduce the credit risk for lending institutions from one hand, and encourage them to finance the housing sector from the other hand. Within this context and to enhance/ optimise its institutional capacities in order to ensure the achievement of these goals in effective and efficient manner, PMHC has contracted GCT to provide capacity building consultancy services . The main objective of this assignment was to achieve quality improvements at a number of organizational aspects that identified by PMHC which were : General specialization, Organizational and functional structures, Job descriptions, Salary scale , Performance appraisal system , and that to be completed by providing simplified regulatory framework covers all aforementioned aspects, in a serious attempt to meet the requirements of development and improvement internationally accepted.

Palestine Mortgage \& Housing Corporation (PMHC)

West Bank

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2005

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Feasibility Study for Slaughterhouse Project in South East Jerusalem Area.

The Local Infrastructure and Capacity Building Project (LICP) is a project of Palestinian Ministry of Local Government (MOLG) , funded entirely by Belgian Government and implemented by Belgian Technical Cooperation (BTC). LICP was aimed mainly to support investment in physical infrastructure in rural areas at local level, strengthen thier financial management capacity, build the capacity of councils and its staff to plan, budget, and implement local development initiatives ,based on public participation and good local government principles.Within this context and line with these stated objectives, BTC was planned to conduct feasibility study for establishing a slaughterhouse in the south east of Jerusalem area , particularly (Abu Deis, Al –Eizarieh, Assawahra Assharkieh, Ashaikh Saeed, Arab Al Jahalin, and Azayem), in order to determine whether the proposed project is feasible from an administrative, economic, environmental, health, political, social viewpoints and other sustainability aspects, as well as to identify if it reflects the interests and priorities of communities involved. This feasability study was divided into two main phases: the first one was focused on studying the social and market feasibility of the slaughterhouse,while the second was focused on dealing with the technical and financial issues of slaughterhouse based on the first phase outcomes.To this end, BTC has contracted GCT to implement the required study in objective and effective manner.

Funded by Belgian Technical Cooperation (BTC)- Local Infrastructure and Capacity Building Project (LICP), for the benefit of Ministry of Local Government (MOLG).

West Bank- Jerusalem

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2005

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Economic Profile of Ramallah-Al-Beireh Metropolitan Area, MRBB Pilot Project.

Fundamental changes have occurred in the west bank and Gaza strip since 1995. For instance, the main urban centers, including the twin cities of Ramallah and Al-Bireh, have witnessed major challenges and also new opportunities. The rapid changes in political processes, demographical and socioeconomic conditions have created a substantial pressure and these urban agglomerations require serious attention and a wider view.Within this context, Ministry of Planning & Administrative Development (MoPAD) and Ministry of Local Government (MoLG) have collaborated in implementing “Model Projects" within a framework of Physical Planning and Institution Building Project. MoLG was the responsible body for the execution of a module project titled "Metropolitan Planning of Ramallah /Al-Bireh Area" MRBB, funded by NORAD. The main objective of this project was to develop a detailed and comprehensive economic profile for the Metropolitan Ramallah – Al Bireh, Beitonia area, through achieving the following sub- objectives: review the available literature(documents and plans), update and collect needed data and information, conduct an integrated data analysis (master plans, bylaws and guidelines that effect the socio-economic fabric of the area) , All of this toward development of an integrated evaluation report about the management of economic resources through planning, identify relevant key characteristics for the metropolitan area, and provide effective recommendations for a set of activities aiming to removing barriers that would hinder the implementation of MRBB Project. For that purpose and to implement this model project in professional and effective manner, NORAD has contracted GCT to carry out this project for the benefit of MoLG.

Funded by NORAD –Norway, for the benefit of Ministry of Local Government (MoLG).

West Bank -Ramallah

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2004

Project

Workshops on How to Build Financial \& Accounting System

The Palestinian Hydrology Group is a non-government non-profit organization striving to promote the role of women and civil societies in managing local water and its related environmental resources to ensure transparency, good water governance and just and equal provision of water and sanitation services to the rural and marginal communities in the West Bank and Gaza. PHG is seeking local and international networking and partnerships to participate actively in promoting the sustainability and just allocation of water resources at local, regional and global levels.Palestinian Hydro- Logy Group and Women’s Affairs Committee contracted to implement the above training program. The objective of this program is : Giving and improving the participant’s the management of financial and accounting skills that help them manage projects. Within this context and to ensure the continuation of providing these services in professional manner that meets the customers’ needs and expectations, The Palestinian Hydrology Group has contracted GCT to provide consultancy services in Palestine ( West bank- Ramallah, Hebron, Gaza ).

Palestinian Hydro- Logy Group (CSO’s) and Women’s Affairs Committee. Partnership Grant Program (PGPII).

West bank- Ramallah, Hebron, Gaza

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2004

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Capacity Building Training Workshops on Community Participation Skills.

Palestinian Hydro- Logy Group (CSO’s) and Women’s Affairs Committee were implemented the Partnership Grant Program (PGPII), funded by World Bank and managed by Welfare Association. The program's activities included the implementation of environmental and agricultural projects in 13 Palestinian villages in Ramallah, Hebron and Gaza Strip.One of the major aspects of PGPII related to train and builds the capacities of local organization at the targeted villages. This training and capacity building part consist of several training course on community participation, strategic planning, enhancement the role of women, accounting and financial system and computer skills. Palestinian Hydro- Logy Group and Women’s Affairs Committee planned to conduct these training programs for the targeted local organizations and contracted an eligible training company to undertake this mission, so it contracted GCT to design and deliver the community participation training programs in Ramallah and Hebron by its professional trainers. The main objective of these training programs is to provide an institutional infrastructure at the targeted sites and villages by PGPII by building their capacities in different fields such as community participation.Within this context and to ensure the continuation of providing these services in professional manner that meets the customers’ needs and expectations, The Palestinian Hydrology Group has contracted GCT to provide consultancy services in Palestine.

Palestinian Hydro- Logy Group (CSO’s) and Women’s Affairs Committee. Partnership Grant Program (PGPII).

West bank- Ramallah, Hebron.

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2004

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Capacity Building Training Workshops on Enhancement the Role of Women

Palestinian Hydro- Logy Group (CSO’s) and Women’s Affairs Committee were implemented the Partnership Grant Program (PGPII), funded by World Bank and managed by Welfare Association. The program's activities included the implementation of environmental and agricultural projects in 13 Palestinian villages in Ramallah, Hebron and Gaza Strip.One of the major aspects of PGPII related to train and build the capacities of local organization at the targeted villages. This training and capacity building part consist of several training course on community participation, strategic planning, enhancement the role of women, accounting and financial system and computer skills. Palestinian Hydro- Logy Group and Women’s Affairs Committee planned to conduct these training programs for the targeted local organizations and contracted an eligible training company to undertake this mission, so it contracted GCT to design and deliver enhancement the role of women training programs in Ramallah, Hebron and Gaza Strip by its professional trainers. The main objective of these training programs is to provide an institutional infrastructure at the targeted sites and villages by PGPII by building their capacities in different fields such as enhancement the role of women.Within this context and to ensure the continuation of providing these services in professional manner that meets the customers’ needs and expectations, The Palestinian Hydrology Group has contracted GCT to provide consultancy services in Palestine

Palestinian Hydro- Logy Group (CSO’s) and Women’s Affairs Committee. Partnership Grant Program (PGPII).

West bank- Ramallah, Hebron.

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2004

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Comparisons Study about salaries and wages in the Banking Sector in Palestine.

This comparison study was implemented upon a request from Arab Bank in order to be conducted about salaries, wages, and incentives between it and the other operating banks in Palestine and Jordan which included (Arab Bank, Jordan Bank, Amman Cairo Bank, Egyptian Arab Land Bank, Palestinian Commercial Bank, Palestine international Bank, Housing Bank and Al-Quds Bank).The overall objective of this study was to come up with final results about salaries, wages, and incentives in the different banks under the comparison and to be presented in a comprehensive table with an introduction to the final orientations. To this end Arab Bank has contracted GCT to implement this study which in turn has adopted a specific methodology that included open-close forms and interviews for gathering all data needed.

Arab Bank.

West Bank

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2004

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Capacity Building of OFFTEC (Computer and Office Automation Company).

OFFTEC Palestine, is a part of OFFTEC Holding Group (OHG) (ASE: BDIN), which is a regional business\ technology services and solutions company that is committed to provide optimal solutions and to deliver innovative ventures, in order to create sustainable value to its customers and stakeholders.The main objectives of this assignment were to review and assess a number of organizational aspects to ensure their consistency with the requirement of international development , particularly in the areas of legal reference, organizational structure, job descriptions , office procedures, designing - coding and organizing the electronic files, in order to come out with effective recommendations that can contribute in increasing OFFTEC staff efficiency, performance, and strengthen the relations among them which affect positively the company’s image in front of its agents all over Palestine.Within this context and to ensure the continuation of providing these services in professional manner that meets the customers’ needs and expectations, OFFTEC has contracted GCT to provide consultancy services towared buiding the instituational & administraive capacity of its spread brances and offices in Palestine (West bank, Gaza strip).

OFFTEC, Ltd. (Computer and Office Automation Company).

West Bank

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2004

Project

Final Evaluation of Village Services Program (VSP).

The village service program (VSP), is USAID-funded three-years project (2000-2003) implemented by Save the Children (SC). It was designed to increase community service activities that related to access the quality and sustainability in the basic services in education, agriculture, health, water and sanitation in order to improve the quality of life of children, youth, women and their families in the targeted communities in West Bank and Gaza Strip, toward empowerment of local communities. The overall goal of this project was divided into five strategic objectives in the following main areas:Education: Improve learning for targeted children; enhance their self-development and positive contribution to their family and community.Agriculture: Enhance economic opportunities and decrease the health risks in agricultural production.Health/Water & Sanitation: Increase access to key health related services including potable water and sanitation facilities, and improve health practices with a special focus on women, children and youth. Youth Development: Empower youth to make decisions and maintain positive social attitudes that will enhance their self-development and contributions to their communities, as well as to prepare them for healthy and productive adulthood.Community Empowerment: Enhance community participation in project management and local governance.After the end of program, the implemented and funded parties were planned to conduct a comprehensive final evaluation to VSP in objective manner. For that purpose, SC has contracted GCT to implement the required consylatncy service. The main of this evaluation was to was to help SC, Palestinian partner organizations, USAID and other stakeholders in evaluation the relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, potential sustainability and potential impact of VSP-funded infrastructure and empowerment program.

Funded by USAID; Save the Children- Palestine Mission.

West Bank and Gaza Strip

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2003

Project

Mid Term Review of Village Service Program (VSP).

The Village Services Program (VSP) is USAID -funded program started in 2000, and implemnted in Jenin district by CARE WB&GS in a consortium with three Palestinian NGOs; MAAN, PARC and PHG. It was developed as a response to assist the targeted communities to bridge the existing gaps in provision of public services that occurred due to limiting factors in the social, political and economic contexts, which reduced PNA’s abilities to fill these gaps.The overall goal of VSP was to maintain the sustainable improvement in the quality of life of vulnerable communities in the selected rural communities in West Bank, through achieving three intermediate objectives which were to: Improve physical infrastructure which contributes to more effective provision of social services to inhabitants in the targeted cluster in villages.Enhance the technical capacity of local service providers, and improve the income-generating capacity of selected groups.Strengthen the capacity of municipal and village councils to the point that they will be better to manage their development.The main objective of the mid term review which implemented by GCT was to review all related documents to the program including work plan, justifications of activities, methods of implementation, activities’ outputs, in order to assess the achieved activities according to the program‘s strategic objectives and intermediate results , as well as to evaluate the appropriateness, relevance, effectiveness , efficiency and the impact of implemented activities.For that purpose, CARE International has contracted GCT to implement the required consultancy service by development a guide for popular achievement program.

Funded by USAID; Care International, Palestine Mission

West Bank -Jenin

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2003

Project

Project Design and Proposal Writing for Palestinian Poultry Board in the West Bank.

The Palestinian Poultry Board was established and officially inaugurated in 2000 as a vital part in the institutional building process of a very important sector in the Palestinian national economy. It was formed by assistance and support from Dutch Government. The concept of establishing the board as a representative body for poultry sector was derived from the important role which this sector is playing in the national economy and to work in a harmony with policy and strategy of Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) in supporting the agricultural associations. It stems also from the deep belief that any development process requires building up a solid and scientific foundation, implementing rules and regulations, training policy and sharing the Know-how technology to assure its success and progress.Within this context, Netherlands Representative Office was contracted GCT to implement this assignment which aimed mainly to help Palestinian Poultry Board in strengthening, organizing development and designing projects seeking for good funders from international aids, as well as designing capacity building programs for the targeted farmers.The specific objectives of this assignment were to:Strengthen the position of Palestinian Poultry Board; define the functions- aims and responsibilities of the board.Set up the Board policies and the Poultry Sector organizing mechanismsConduct technical and feasibility studies, in addition to ordinary activities and reacting to emergency issues.Conduct sector election by giving the different poultry sectors the opportunity to choose their representatives.Develop regularly computer programming system.

Netherlands Representative Office.

West Bank

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