Supporting livelihoods for fishermen and their families in the Gaza strip

The agriculture and fishing sector in Gaza have been the most affected from the military operations and the continued blockade. The ILO is seeking to be involved in socio-economic recovery in Gaza; and the fishery sector was identified as an entry point for action. Using participatory value chain analysis and a series of training activities that are adapted to the needs of individuals, groups, and associations in the fishery sector, the project will facilitate the development of Gaza fishery sector recovery plan. It will also foster dialogue among the different sector’s stakeholders. The project is a pilot which can become, few months down the line, an inception phase of a more long term oriented recovery programme in Gaza that would result in the creation of decent work opportunities. The proposed project is in line with the ILO’s “Decent Work for Food Security” strategy (DW4FS), which aims to promote food security and sustainable livelihoods of workers and their families through enhanced decent work conditions and opportunities in critical agro-food value chains

Project symbol

PAL/13/50/KUW

Admin unit

RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut

Start date

15/06/2013

End date

31/12/2016

Total allocation

322118

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

322118

Development Partners

Kuwait, Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour

Country/Countries

State of Palestine

Outcomes

More and better jobs for inclusive growth and improved youth employment prospects