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West Bank and Gaza
>> Regional Overview >> West Bank and Gaza Overview ACTIVITY DATA SHEET
PROGRAM: West Bank and Gaza
TITLE AND NUMBER: Greater Access to and More Effective Use of Scarce Water Resources, 294-002
STATUS: Continuing
PLANNED FY 2001 OBLIGATION AND FUNDING SOURCE: $60,380,000 ESF; $194,833,982 Wye*
PROPOSED FY 2002 OBLIGATION AND FUNDING SOURCE: $47,250,000 ESF
INITIAL OBLIGATION: FY 1996 ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: FY 2005Summary: The goal of USAID's water sector strategic objective is to increase the quantity and improve the quality of water available to Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Availability of water for household consumption, agricultural production, and industrial development in the West Bank and Gaza is the lowest in the region and constitutes a major obstacle to sustainable economic growth and development for Palestinian populations.
In many parts of the West Bank and Gaza, the existing water supply system can only provide for average daily consumption of less than 50 liters per capita. By comparison, the World Health Organization has established a minimum per capita standard of 100 liters per day for small rural households. Effective long-term resolution of the water shortage problem in the West Bank and Gaza will require a combination of rapid development of new water sources and implementation of more effective and efficient water distribution and management systems. Achieving even the minimum per capita standard for Palestinian populations in the West Bank and Gaza is a daunting development challenge with significant implications for prospects of long-term economic growth and stability in the region.
The U.S. Geological Survey is implementing a multi-year activity to strengthen the Palestinian Water Authority's ability to collect and analyze water-related data.
Key Results: Activities funded under this objective contribute to three intermediate results: (1) increased water supply from conventional sources; (2) integrated management of water resources; and (3) implementation of market-oriented allocation mechanisms.
Performance and Prospects:
Phase I Water Resources Programming: Implementation of this objective is planned in three overlapping phases over a period of 10 years. The first phase began in FY 1996 after the signing of the Oslo agreement and was largely completed in FY 2000. No additional funds are required for this activity.
Phase II Water Resources Programming: A second generation of USAID funded activities to increase water supplies from conventional sources began in FY 1999. In FYs 2001-2002, USAID will support a "fast track" set of four new production wells in the West Bank, estimated to increase the combined annual level of available potable water by 9 million cubic meters, as well as a series of design and technical assistance activities aimed at improving the water management capacity of the Palestinian Water Authority. In FY 2001, USAID will provide $12 million in FY 2000 carryover funds and $28.3 million in FY 2001 New Obligation Authority (NOA) to support these activities. In FY 2002, USAID will provide $4 million in NOA to support this activity.
Coastal Aquifer Management Program: To promote integrated water management practices, USAID began implementing a Coastal Aquifer Management Program in Gaza in FY 1998 to reestablish the aquifer as a sustainable source of safe drinking water. In FY 2001 and FY 2002, the program will support development of innovative systems related to well system management, aquifer protection, non-conventional water supply (e.g., desalination), recharge of aquifers, and reuse of treated wastewater. In FY 2001, USAID will provide $4.6 million in FY 2000 carryover funds and $7.73 million in FY 2001 NOA to support these activities. In FY 2002, USAID will provide $5 million in NOA to support this activity.
Phase III Water Resources Programming: In FY 2001 and FY 2002, USAID will continue to implement a similar integrated aquifer protection program for the West Bank that began in FY 2000. This plan includes interventions related to industrial waste management and wastewater treatment facilities in Hebron, and rural integrated waste (solid and water) management systems. In FY 2001 and FY 2002, USAID will continue to help municipalities strengthen their institutional capacity and improve services and maintenance in water related areas. In addition, in FY 2001 and FY 2002, USAID will initiate specific activities to improve the operations and maintenance capacity as well as administrative and planning systems of municipalities and utilities throughout the West Bank and Gaza. In FY 2001, USAID will provide $8 million in FY 2000 carryover funds and $24.35 million in FY 2001 NOA to support these activities. In FY 2002, USAID will provide $17.5 million in NOA to support these activities.
Village Water Program: USAID will develop a series of village water distribution networks to take advantage of USAID-funded wells and increased potable water supplies. USAID will repair existing water distribution systems or install new networks in order to increase the number of rural homes that have running water. In FY 2001, USAID will provide $30 million in Wye funds to support these activities. No FY 2001 NOA funds will be used to support this activity. In FY 2002, USAID will provide $5.6 million in NOA to support this activity.
West Bank Wastewater Treatment Plants: USAID will develop two wastewater treatment plants in the West Bank in order to address the problem of untreated waste. Currently, most of the waste in the West Bank is discharged into wadis (dry riverbeds) causing significant environmental damage. In FY 2001, USAID will provide $50 million in Wye funds to undertake these activities. No FY 2001 or FY 2002 NOA funds are required for this activity.
Gaza Desalination Plant: USAID will develop a water desalination plant in Gaza to address the severe shortage of potable water in Gaza and mitigate the affects of over-pumping of the main aquifer which currently supplies Gaza with the bulk of its water. In FY 2001, USAID will provide $59.8 million in Wye funds for this activity. No FY 2001 or FY 2002 NOA funds are required for this activity.
Gaza North-South Water Carrier: USAID will develop a main water carrier in Gaza to transport water throughout the Gaza Strip more efficiently. In FY 2001, USAID will provide $55 million in Wye funds to undertake this activity. No FY 2001 NOA funds are required for this activity. In FY 2002, USAID will provide $15.15 million in NOA to support this activity.
Possible Adjustments to Plans/Wye Funding: Because of the breakdown in relations between the Palestinians and Israelis, USAID intends to make several program changes related to Wye supplemental funds. USAID will use the Wye funding supplemental to support the North-South Water Carrier in Gaza, two wastewater treatment plants in the West Bank, a desalination plant in Gaza, and village water distribution activities.
Other Donor Programs: USAID is the lead donor in this sector. Since 1994, the water sector has been the largest recipient of international donor funding for the West Bank and Gaza. To date, water resources programming has totaled $430 million from all donors, of which USAID has provided $230 million. In FY 2001 and beyond, the USG will continue to play an essential leadership role. Other major donors in the sector include Germany, Norway, France, the United Kingdom, Japan, Italy, and the World Bank.
Principal Contractors, Grantees, or Agencies: Camp, Dresser & McKee; Metcalf & Eddy; Equipment Sales and Service Company; and CH2M Hill are the principal U.S. contractors. U.S. private voluntary organizations include Save the Children Federation and American Near East Refugee Aid.
* Of the $9,189,000 FY 2000 ESF Wye Supplemental carryover, $5,093,684 is being notified for this activity. The remaining $4,095,316 was previously notified.
FY 2002 Performance Table
West Bank and Gaza: 294-002
Performance Measures:
Indicator FY97
(Actual)FY98
(Actual)FY99
(Actual)FY00
(Actual)FY00
(Plan)FY01
(Plan)FY02
(Plan)Indicator 1: Capacity of new wells developed with USAID support (cumulative) 0 NA 3.6 9.1 13 19 25 Indicator 2: Increased/improved storage of storm water collection systems (improved/expanded with USAID support) 0 360 560 NA NA NA NA Indicator 3: Population in communities with internal distribution systems improved by USAID (cumulative) 132 199 207 260 233 242 273 Indicator 4: Volume of Wastewater treated to 45/45 level at USAID financed sites (mg/l of BOD and suspended solids) NA NA 8.9 14.6 11 11 32 Indicator Information:
Indicator Level (S) or (IR) Unit of Measure Source Indicator Description Indicator 1: IR million meters3/year (mm3/year) Activity Reports NA Indicator 2: IR 000 cubic meters Activity Report This indicator has been removed, in line with USAID West Bank/Gaza's attempt to "ratche down" indicators so that they are in the manageable interest of the Mission's work. This indicator will no longer appear in any R4 documents. Indicator 3: IR 000s Activity Reports Note: 038 population growth rate applied Indicator 4: IR Millions of cubic meters per year Activity reports NA U.S. Financing
(In thousands of dollars)
Obligations Expenditures Unliquidated Through September 30, 1999 0 DA 0 DA 0 DA 0 CSD 0 CSD 0 CSD 172,412 ESF 126,232 ESF 46,180 ESF 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 FSA 0 FSA 0 DFA 0 DFA 0 DFA Fiscal Year 2000 0 DA 0 DA 0 CSD 0 CSD 45,738 ESF 39,739 ESF 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 FSA 0 DFA 0 DFA Through September 30, 2000 0 DA 0 DA 0 DA 0 CSD 0 CSD 0 CSD 218,150 ESF 165,971 ESF 52,179 ESF 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 FSA 0 FSA 0 DFA 0 DFA 0 DFA Prior Year Unobligated Funds* 0 DA 0 CSD 219,480 ESF 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 DFA Planned Fiscal Year 2001 NOA 0 DA 0 CSD 60,380 ESF 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 DFA Total Planned Fiscal Year 2001 0 DA 0 CSD 279,860 ESF 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 DFA Future Obligations Est. Total Cost Proposed Fiscal Year 2002 NOA 0 DA 0 DA 0 DA 0 CSD 0 CSD 0 CSD 47,250 ESF 100,000 ESF 645,260 ESF 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 FSA 0 FSA 0 DFA 0 DFA 0 DFA * Of the $219.48 million FY 2000 ESF Wye Supplemental carryover, $194,833,982 is being notified for this activity. The remaining $24,646,018 was previously notified.
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