International Affairs in Palestine

Palestinian International Cooperation Agency

Established in 2016, PICA's vision is guided by the principle of "Solidarity through Development". The agency puts the globally adopted Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the heart of its activities and strategic priorities. Within the framework of South-South Cooperation (SSC) and through a variety of bilateral, trilateral, triangular, and multilateral cooperation mechanisms, PICA seeks to promote the positive global interaction with the Palestinian people and to contribute to the global efforts aimed at achieving a more prosperous, inclusive, resilient and sustainable world. PICA operates across four strategic pillars: 1) Transfer of knowledge and technical expertise 2) Humanitarian assistance and volunteerism 3) Investment Opportunities & Public-Private Partnerships 4) Policy leadership

11 to 50 staff

Aics Jerusalem

The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS Jerusalem) is dedicated to promote Economic Development, Cultural Heritage and Humanitarian Aid programs. إن الوكالة الإيطالية للتعاون الإنمائي AICS تنوي المساهمة لصالح الطلب المتزايد بما يخص الصمود والمساعدات الإنسانية، مع تدخلات تركز على النوع الاجتماعي والصحة. تهدف AICS إلى خلق فرص عمل جديدة وتمويل برامج التنمية الاقتصادية والتراث الثقافي

11 to 50 staff

Temporary International Presence In Hebron

TIPH is a civilian observer mission stationed in the West Bank city of Hebron. It is an organization that was called for by the Israeli government and the Palestinian authority in 1997 to support them in their efforts to improve the situation in Hebron. Observer interviewing a citizen in Hebron. TIPH monitors the situation in Hebron and records breaches of international humanitarian law, the agreements on Hebron between Israel and the Palestinian authority and human rights, in accordance with internationally recognized standards. The reports are not public. They are legally assessed and presented with questions for clarification to the Israeli Defence Forces and to the Palestinian Police Forces. TIPH follows up violations in order to receive a satisfactory answer. TIPH communicates its findings not only to the Israeli and Palestinian authorities but also to the six member states of TIPH (Norway, Italy, Switzerland, Turkey, Denmark and Sweden), which then can use diplomatic channels to widen the dialog concerning the situation in Hebron. Every six months the Israeli government and the Palestinian authority decide if they want to renew the mandate of TIPH and - accordingly - sign an extension of the agreement. The two parties agreed that TIPH should be the neutral witness on the ground who monitors and reports on the situation. TIPH personnel has no military or police functions and does not intervene in disputes, incidents or activities conducted by the Israeli or Palestinian side. However, TIPH works actively to remind the parties of their obligations under the agreements and works towards problem solving through dialog with the parties. TIPH is financed by its member countries.

51 to 200 staff

Representative Office Of Japan To The Palestinian Authority

1 to 10 staff

Undp Palestinian

UNDP's Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (UNDP/PAPP) was established via a UN General Assembly Resolution (33/147) on 20 December 1978. It called upon the United Nations Development Programme, in consultation with specialized agencies and other organizations within the United Nations to intensify its efforts: ‘To improve the economic and social conditions of the Palestinian people by identifying their social and economic needs and by establishing concrete projects to that end’. In line with its mandate, UNDP/PAPP continues to play an important role in supporting socio-economic development in the occupied Palestinian territory. Since the establishment of the Palestinian Authority in 1994, UNDP/PAPP, in partnership with public, private institutions, civil society and donors- has invested over one billion Dollars in support of the Palestinian people. UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet.

51 to 200 staff