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2005

Project

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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2005

Project

Capacity Building of Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE).

The Palestinian-Finnish Education Program (PALFEP) is a Finland Project aimed to support the Palestinian education sector and had been implemented in accordance with the Palestinian Five -Year Education Development Plan (2000-2005). It was aimed mainly at improving the quality of Palestinian basic education by supporting the implementation, evaluation and development of new Palestinian curriculum, and producing efficient learning materials to facilitate the decentralization and coordination processes in the educational administration. The main objective of this assignment was to develop the administration of education system by reviewing the newly developed job descriptions and the organizational structure of Ministry, as well as to provide the necessary training and orientation to the team of special tasks on how to further develop the job descriptions and other aspects of the administrative system.Within this program's framework, the representative of Finland project management has contracted GCT to provide consultancy services toward building the institutional capacity of MoEHE in order to support the achievement of program's objectives.

Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE)/ (Palestinian-Finnish Education Program PALFEP/ Finland project).

West Bank -Ramallah

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2004

Project

Workshop for Current Reality and Future Perspectives of the Joint Councils for Services, Planning and Development (JCSPD)/LRDP UNDP.

The main objectives of this workshop are as the following;Bring together main Stakeholders of the LRDP to reflect on LRDP’s progress to date particularly regarding the relationship between the Ministry of Local Government (MLG) and the Joint Councils for Services, Planning and Development (JCSPD).Provide Stakeholders an opportunity to review and analyze the Policies and Approaches of the MLG to promote and sustain the model of the (JCSPD).Give Stakeholders the opportunity to discuss and build a consensus on priorities and directions for the future of LRDP or its successor.Review the institutional strengthening concepts, strategies and procedures of LRDP and provide additional information for decision – making and lesson learning.Provide an opportunity to Stakeholders, LRDP staff, representatives from (JCSPD) and the Association of Palestinian Local Authority (APLA) to exchange and share Information about current and future expectations.For this End, LRDP contracted GCT to conduct this workshop according to the highest profissional standaers.

Funded by UNDP Local Rural Development Program (LRDP)

West Bank

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2004

Project

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

Performance Appraisal of Welfare Association's staff, managers and departments in Palestine and Jordan Offices.

Welfare Association is an independent non-profit organization established in 1983 to provide humanitarian and development assistance for Palestinians (Palestinian NGOs, community institutions and charitable organizations in Palestine and Jordan). It’s starting new areas in its operations through management re-engineering and customization of operations to respond to the emerging situation and the new type of programs and partnerships. WA was contracted GCT to implement an evaluation assignment to its staff, managers and departments in its spread offices in Palestine and Jordan, to ensure the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of all its outputs. The main objective of this assignment was to assess the performance of employees, both qualitatively and quantitatively based on clear indicators including outputs, innovation, creativity, field visits, team work, and other indicators, in addition to cover the operating departments to detect problems and bottlenecks in order to find the best options for further improvements.For that purpose, Welfare has contracted GCT to implement the required consultancy service by development a guide for popular achievement program.

Welfare Association.

Palestine (West Bank and Gaza Strip). Jordan (Amman).

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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

Final Evaluation of Community Rural Services Program (CRSP).

The community rural services program (CRSP) is a USAID funded –three years program (1999-2002) that aimed to address the basic service needs of under-served communities in the West Bank & Gaza Strip, and help them to gain sustained access to quality services as a mean for improving living conditions and ultimately to improve the quality of life for children, women, and families.The project was targeted 19 areas through different activities in health, education, agriculture, water and sanitation, and worked in a participatory approach within the community through coordination with local municipalities, village councils and local project committees, in order to promote legislation that enhances project sustainability with governmental ministries, including the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Local Government and the Ministry of Environmental Affairs. After the end of program, SC was planned to conduct a final evaluation study that aimed mainly to evaluate the all related aspects of CRSP including Education, Health, agriculture, Water and Sanitation, with special focus on evaluating the results achieved under each aspect in line with the stated sub- objectives as shown below:Education: Construction- rehabilitating and upgrading schools and kindergartens; construction of new classrooms; training teachers; providing teaching materials and equipment to schools; development and equipping playgrounds; improving sanitation facilities; and initiating of after school non-formal education and recreation activitiesHealth: Construction- rehabilitating clinics, providing training to primary and reproductive health care workers. Water and Sanitation: Conducting public health awareness campaigns; construction of rain water harvesting cisterns; construction and rehabilitating water networks; design and implementing an expanded solid waste management system.Agriculture: Providing extension services; conducting training and public awareness campaigns on safe use of pesticides and other agricultural products; construction of agricultural cisterns, and initiating of school garden demonstration program. For that purpose, Save the Children has contracted GCT to implement the required consultancy service by development a guide for popular achievement program.

Funded by USAID; Save the Children- Palestine Office.

West Bank and Gaza Strip

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2000

Project

Design A comprehensive Strategic Plan for the coming 5 years.

The Massroji Group is specialized company in importing, distributing and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals. It has several offices located in different sites in Palestine. In order to streamline its ins activities across its different operations and offices in preparation for the expected future growth, it has contracted GCT to provide consultancy services toward development of strategic plan for the coming five years.The main objective of this assignment was to follow up the company’s strategic plan in the next 5 years in order to make an accurate assessment of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of its products, and to identify what are the types needed by the market and how it can be marked locally and regionally. For that purpose, The Massroji Group has contracted GCT to implement the required consultancy service by development a guide for popular achievement program.

Al-Massroji Trading company, LTD.

West Bank

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2000

Project

Market Study for Mineral Water in West Bank and Gaza Strip.

The Massroji Group is specialized company in importing, distributing and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals. It has several offices located in different sites in Palestine. In order to streamline its business activities across its different operations and offices in preparation for the expected future growth, as well as to maintain its position among other companies in Palestine that working in the same field, it has contracted GCT to provide consultancy service to conduct market study for Mineral Water in West Bank & Gaza Strip. The main objective of this study was to conduct an in depth market analysis of Mineral Water sector in Palestine in order to accurately evaluate the key strengths , weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the market of Mineral Water .

Al-Massroji Trading company, LTD.

West Bank \& Gaza Strip.

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