Apr 5, 2021
Italy’s contribution will support Palestinian Authority priority activities in the water sector, specifically reforms and investments to achieve improved access to safe drinking water in Gaza through the Associated Works Project. This is part of the Water Security Development Program, a long-term engagement of the international community. With the Gaza Central Desalination Plant at its core, this program aims to improve the quantity and quality of water available to households and firms in the Gaza Strip, boosting public health outcomes and economic development prospects of Gaza residents and ultimately their quality of life.
“With this grant, Italy is sending a strong signal of support to the Palestinian people for the development of its infrastructure during these difficult times of COVID crisis and fiscal stress. This funding will be critical to Gaza’s recovery and future development as it targets a vital sector of safe water and reliable water supplies,” said Ivo Imparato, PID Program Manager at the World Bank.