Palestinian Government Launches 50 Agricultural Projects with UN Support

Strategic Insights -

The Palestinian government, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), launched about 50 agricultural projects in Ramallah, as part of a package of 350 projects valued at approximately $33 million by the end of next March. The projects will be funded by a combination of government and donor contributions, with the owners of the projects contributing 55-60% of the cost and donors providing around 40-45%. The launch was attended by the Prime Minister, Dr. Mohammad Mustafa, and representatives of the FAO, the European Union, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, and Denmark.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Palestinian government has launched 50 agricultural projects, valued at approximately $33 million, in partnership with the FAO.
  • The projects are part of a package of 350 projects, with a total value of $33 million, to be completed by the end of next March.
  • The funding for the projects will be split between the project owners and donors, with owners contributing 55-60% and donors providing 40-45%.
  • The Prime Minister, Dr. Mohammad Mustafa, emphasized the importance of the agricultural sector in providing food and developing the economy, and discussed the additional challenges faced by Palestinian agriculture, including preserving the land, preventing settlement expansion, and promoting Palestinian independence.
  • The Minister of Agriculture, Prof. Rizq Salimiya, highlighted the international community's confidence in the Palestinian government and policy, and the contribution of these agreements to strengthening the resilience of the Palestinian people.
  • The Ministry of Agriculture has worked to encourage and develop the agricultural investment sector through three main components: raising funds, launching the agricultural insurance project, and providing agricultural lending.
  • Donor agencies expressed their support for the government's efforts to enhance the quality of services provided to the Palestinian people and to support agricultural sector projects.

Statistics:

  • 50 agricultural projects were launched in partnership with the FAO.
  • The projects are valued at approximately $33 million.
  • The total package of 350 projects is valued at $33 million.
  • 55-60% of the funding for the projects will be contributed by the project owners.
  • 40-45% of the funding for the projects will be provided by donors.

Sources:

  • Maan News Agency, 11 Sep 2025
  • Prime Minister Dr. Mohammad Mustafa