📑Enhancing income of women and men smallholder producers in the agricultural sector in the Gaza Strip (occupied Palestinian territory), through more effective and inclusive urban agriculture market sys
Procurement process summary
This process is to purchase Enhancing income of women and men smallholder producers in the agricultural sector in the Gaza Strip (occupied Palestinian territory), through more effective and inclusive urban agriculture market systems.
This contract was awarded by 🇨🇭 EMM Division for an amount of CHF 2,365,646 to 1 supplier. It was published on 2012-10-16 through open
Transparency in this process is reflected in the detailed publication of all aspects of the contract and its results.
Buying entity🇨🇭 EMM Division Buying unitnot reported Publication date2012-10-16 Contest statusnot reported DescriptionSupport to economic development initiatives that aim at improving Palestinian women and men access to the labour markets and create sustainable income opportunities is one of SDC main priorities in the occupied Palestinian territory (SDC Cooperation Strategy 2010-2014 for the oPt). Specific focus is laid on the support to agricultural value chains with high potential in terms of increased income and employment opportunties for women and men.In the Gaza Strip, the agricultural sector has long been a key driver of economic growth due to the production of high value and export-oriented crops as well as the production of vegetables, fruits and livestock, sold in the local Gaza market or the West Bank and Isreali markets. Today, the sector is performing far under its potential. Despite the many challenges, urban agriculture is however a promising pro-poor sub-sector with growth potential that could enhance food security and generate increased income for small-holder women and men producers living in the Gaza Strip.The overall objective of the tendered project is to increase the income of women and men smallholder producers through more effective and inclusive urban agriculture market systems. Expected outcomes are:-- Capacities and practices of stakeholders in urban agriculture are improved and lead to increased employment and income opportunities of small scall producers (women and men),-- Market functions in urban agriculture systems are improved and lead to increased access to market by small scale producers (women and men).The duration of the overall intervention is 6 years, with two implementation phases. The first phase includes an inception phase of maximum nine months to conduct in-depth market system assessments/diagnosis, including a stakeholders assessment and gender analysis, and identify partners and specific areas of intervention.The project is expected to be implemented with a market, developmental and systemic approach, with the implementing organization.-- or a consortium of organizations,-- mainly playing a facilitator/catalyst role. The project should include a strong capacity building component of the local partners and support innovative initiatives of small scale farmers in the field of urban agriculture.Main tasks and responsibilities of the mandatory include:-- overall project management including monitoring and reporting on results,-- management of fiduciary funds,-- provision of technical assistance in the selected sub-sectors,-- facilitation of market system development,-- capacity building of partner organizations/service providers The required profile of the mandatory includes proven experience and expertise in results oriented project management, pro-poor market system development in fragile contexts, agriculture value chain development, gender mainstreaming, capacity building of local partners, and a very good understanding for the socio-political and economic context of the Gaza Strip.Awards
This award was granted to OXFAM Italy by EMM Division for an amount of CHF 2,365,646. The procurement process was conducted through open for the category of services. The award was granted on 2013-02-22. This is award number 1.
| Supplier | Amount | Award date | Award number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 OXFAM Italy | CHF 2,365,646 | 2013-02-22 | 1 |
Market context and opportunities
The execution of this contract allows the entity EMM Division to fulfill its public service objectives efficiently.
The open purchase modality ensures that the process is transparent and compliant with regulations.
Transparency in this process is reflected in the detailed publication of all aspects of the contract and its results.
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Contract NumberCH_ocds-70d2nz-356e6400-3338-47ac-ae53-a30128745164-award-1Publication date2012-10-16Contract datenot reportedAward date2013-02-22CategoriesservicesPurchase modalityopenMethod detailspt_openStatusnot reportedData sources
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