| Location: | The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela El Tigre, Anzoategui State Yaritagua | Term of Cooperation: Year: 2018 – 2020 |
| Implementing Organizations: | Palestinian International Cooperation Agency – PICA The Palestinian Syndicate of Engineers | SDG:    |
| Background: | In 2018, PICA has embarked on implementing a number of promising projects that would play a significant role in addressing development challenges via successful Public-Private Partnerships. One of the recent programs is assisting the government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in reforming and operating two crucial agricultural projects. Specifically, the projects include the development of greenhouse farms for the generation of vegetables (located in Yaritagua), and the operation of a poultry facility for the aim of producing eggs (located in El Tigre, Anzoategui State) The successful completion of these projects is not only among the top priorities for PICA’s partners in Venezuela, but it is also essential for the Palestinian partners who will invest both technically and financially throughout the different growth stages of the two projects. | |
| Purpose: | Once completed, these projects are expected to contribute positively to job creation, productivity growth, food security, and improve the competitiveness and viability of the local agricultural sector. | |
| Outputs: | 1. Enhancing the capacity and productivity of the agricultural sector in Venezuela. 2. Strengthening the commercial and economic relations between the two countries. 3. Demonstrating the significance of Palestinian human capital and resources in solving development challenges. 4. Supporting the realization of the Global Development Goals (SGDs), particularly Goal number 1 (No Poverty), 2 (Zero Hunger), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). | |
| Activities: | PICA has collaborated with the Syndicate of Palestinian Engineers and facilitated the participation of four highly experienced Palestinian engineers in a technical mission in Venezuela between 23rd April – 3rd May, 2018. The Palestinian engineers conducted preliminary feasibility studies aimed at assessing the current conditions of the targeted projects, and provided PICA and its partners with a detailed overview of the technical and infrastructural needs of the projects going forward. In other words, it is worth noting that Phase 1 (i.e, preliminary technical studies) has been completed, and preparations are underway to move to the next phases of the projects during the coming few months. Besides, PICA will continue to play an active role in facilitating the coordination between Palestinian and Venezuelan stakeholders in order to ensure the successful implementation of both projects throughout their different life cycles. | |
| Working Framework: | Public-Private Partnership as part of South- South Cooperation. | |
| Beneficiaries: | The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela |