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Strength

• Regional and international protection of the Palestinian environment
• Promote Environmental awareness
• Ensure Sustainable Development

Weaknesses

• Focused mainly on Palestine region
• Not enough support from Israeli government
• Mission too broad

Opportunities

• Preparation of regulations for all components of the environment
• Coordination with the concerned authorities at all level
• Maintain Sustainability, and contribute in improving the quality of life

Threats

• Depletion of resources
• Israeli pressure
• Desertification

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Strength

• Work in Palestine with special focus to the West bank and Gaza region
• Development of water sector
• Technological solutions to improve operations

 Weaknesses

• Inefficient management
• Uncoordinated investments
• Concentrated only in Palestinian region

Opportunities

• Modifies the existing plans and conducting new ones, that could meet the various water-related demands of the community
• Encourages involvement of the private sector
• Cultivates widespread commitment to common goals

Threats

• Fragmentation of water sector
• Complicated Politics
• Strict Israeli water sector Military Orders

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Fast Track Implementation Plan Details (taken from CMWU’s report):

• Waste Water Activities Activity Status

12" sewage carrier in Salah Khalaf Street in Gaza — finished
14" sewage carrier between PS9 and PS7B in Gaza — finished
Repair of the generator and electrical panel of PS Mashroaa' in Beit Lahia — finished
PS4 electrical repair in Beit Lahia — finished
16" sewage carrier from Beit Hanoun main PS to BLWWTP — on-going
24" sewage carrier between PS7B and GWWTP — on-going
Embankment of the anaerobic lagoon no 3 in GWWTP — on-going

• Water Activities Activity Status

12" carrier pipe line from Safa wells group to Gaza city —  finished
Re-operate Naaja wells — finished
fix Shiekh Ejleen2 electrical connection — finished
Installation of electrical motor in Zohor Well in Jabalia — finished
10" carrier pipe line from Mograga wells group to Nusseirat — finished
Carrier pipe lines repairs in Fukhari and Naser Villages — finished

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Strengths

• Provide service to both Israel and Palestine
• Involvement of youths, adults and municipalities in the program
• Generates awareness of the environment with a special focus on water resources

Weaknesses

• Often lack communication between Israeli and Palestinian community because of Border issues
• Travel restrictions from one country to the other
• Drift from water issues to other environmental problems

Opportunities

• Build trust between the cross-border communities as the basis for Israeli-Palestinian conflict resolution and peace building
• Strong connection between Israeli and Palestinian youth because of joint ecological building workshops
• Strong voice against environmental hazards as a result of their awareness program

Threats

• Security concerns of Israeli workers in Palestine
• Opposition party against co-operation
• Addressing common issues made difficult because of political reasons

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Strengths:

• Global organization (international publicity)

• Has more resources/leverage when it comes to fieldwork and evaluation of the damages
• Numerous experts’ views on the situation
• Connections to other resources : World Health Organization, United Nation’s Development Programme
• Using advanced technology (remote sensing analysis, satellite imaging) when mapping damages

Weaknesses:

• Inability to oversee the complete distribution of funds
• Inability to access certain areas because of the Israeli occupation
• UN personnel is limited because of numerous threats

Opportunities:

• Ability to coordinate international efforts with regional ones

• Address water issues in conjunction with peace-building efforts
• Serve as a buffer between contesting interests in the region

Threats:

• Alienation and/or miscommunication when working with Palestinian citizens
• Green/western “imperialism”

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Strength

• Improved quality of collected data about water resources
• Improved communication among the scientific communities in the region
• Multilateral Working Group – Jordanian, Israeli and Palestinian water agencies

Weaknesses

• Collaboration among different groups difficult
• Political and Security Issues
• A travel permit often restricts training experiences

Opportunities

• Creation of regional data bank which will help other organizations dealing with similar issues
• Creation of regional bond
• Enhance the Middle East peace process

Threats

• Lack of political will to share the data
• Country putting their issue first over the region
• Short term goals overlooked over long term goals

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UNEP (United Nation’s Environmental Programme) list of damages:

• Hazardous waste
• Water Wells
• Water Supply
• Sewage System
• Water Distribution Network
• Water tanks

UNEP Damages and Estimated Cost in USD million:

Restore water networks and home connections 4.84
Reconstruct and restore water wells, reservoirs and wastewater collection networks 1.02
Restore basins and inlet pressure pipelines for Gaza emergency sewage treatment plant 0.18
Reconstruct wastewater facilities 0.13
Total $6.17 M

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CMWU (Coastal Municipalities Water Utility) list of damages:

• Water wells and its associated systems
• Water reservoir
• Water distribution networks
• Wastewater pumping stations
• Wastewater treatment plants
• Wastewater collection networks and its associates
• Administrative and operation buildings and stores
• Vehicle and trucks
• Staff and employees

CMWU Damages and Estimated Cost in USD:

Water wells 381,500
Water Network Distribution 1,792,490
Waste water Network Distribution 834,750
Waste water Facilities 134,000
Water Tanks 625,000
Expected Un seen Damages especially in Rafah were the vibration bombs used may destroyed the nearby networks 450,000
Services (Water and Waste water) to be provided for re-allocated peoples 750,000
Civil Work, Equipment and Material Damages 570,000
Contingency 250,000
NGEST Damages 183,950
Total USD $ 5,971,690

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Strengths:

• Service provider for all water and wastewater services throughout the Gaza.
• Provides a detailed damaged assessment to help identify the  damages and the resources needed to approach the situation
• Prompt actions dealing with water issues

Weaknesses:

• A semi-public institution, so sometimes lack the funding
• Weak implementation because of the political condition
• Ignores other environmental problems

Opportunities

• Increases co-operation with different domestic and International group such as World Bank, UNRWA, ACF, PWA, UNICEF and OXFAM
• Provides services to countries without bias
• Long term goals keeps the program running

Threats

• Maintaining the cooperation between different organizations
• Ensuring the safety of their projects
• Limited resources might lead to the abandonment of the program

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