- March 16, 2022: The United Kingdom made a payment in the amount of £1.3 million, equivalent to US$1.7 million, to the PID MDTF. The funds will support priority activities in the energy sector, including the supply of smart meters and technical assistance.
- February 25, 2021: Italy joined the PID MDTF with an amount of EUR 8 million, equivalent to US$9.6 million. This is Italy’s first contribution to the fund with its preference to provide support to the Palestinian water and sanitation sector. Italy sent a strong signal of support to the Palestinian people for the development of its infrastructure at these difficult times of COVID crisis and fiscal stress. This funding will be critical to Gaza’s recovery and future development as it targets a vital sector of safe water and reliable water supplies.
- June 10, 2020: The Gaza Wastewater Management and Sustainability Project (WMS) received approval from the World Bank Group Board of Executive Directors. The WMS project is designed to support the continuation of wastewater treatment services in North Gaza and strengthen the water institutions’ capacity to efficiently manage wastewater services. The total financing for the WMS project is US$13.7 million, which is financed by the TFGWB in the amount of US$10 million, with co-financing from the PID MDTF in the amount of US$3.7 million.
- April 27, 2020: The World Bank Group Board of Executive Directors approved the West Bank & Gaza: Advancing Sustainability in Performance, Infrastructure & Reliability in the Energy Sector Multi-Phase Programmatic Approach (ASPIRE MPA) Phase I, which is the first MPA both in MENA and in a Fragility, Conflict, Violence (FCV) setting in the World Bank. The new project will improve operational and financial performance of electricity sector institutions and promote diversification of energy sources in the West Bank and Gaza. The total financing for the ASPIRE MPA Phase I is US$63 million, which is financed by the Trust Fund for Gaza and the West Bank (TFGWB) in the amount of US$14 million, with co-financing from the PID MDTF in the amount of US$49 million.
- February 10, 2020: The World Bank Group Board of Executive Directors approved the Water Security Development – Gaza Central Desalination Plant – Associated Works Phase I Project (AWP-I) to improve the quality and quantity of bulk water supplied to the municipalities served in the project areas and strengthen the capacity of the Palestinian Water Authority. The total financing for the AWP-I is US$117 million, which is financed by the TFGWB in the amount of US$15 million, with co-financing from the PID MDTF for US$42 million and US$60 million from the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development.
- December 13, 2019: Sweden made an additional contribution of SEK 195 million, equivalent to US$20.7 million, to the PID MDTF. The contribution will support the activities co-financed by the PID MDTF in the water and sanitation, urban development, and energy sectors.
- December 5, 2019: Norway contributed an additional NOK 180 million, equivalent to US$20.0 million. The funds will support the Palestinian energy sector through the proposed West Bank & Gaza: Advancing Sustainability in Performance, Infrastructure & Reliability in the Energy Sector Multi-Phase Programmatic Approach.
- November 28, 2019: An additional contribution of GBP 20 million, equivalent to US$26 million, was made by the United Kingdom. The contribution will support the Palestinian energy sector, primarily through financing to the proposed West Bank & Gaza: Advancing Sustainability in Performance, Infrastructure & Reliability in the Energy Sector Multi-Phase Programmatic Approach.
- November 4, 2019: The Netherlands made an additional contribution of US$10.1 million to the PID MDTF. This contribution came with the intention to materialize the Dutch pledge made at the Gaza Conference, which took place in March 2018 to finance the Water Security Development Program (WSDP): Gaza Central Desalination Plant (GCDP) – Associated Works and Institutional Development Project.
- July 22, 2019: The World Bank Group Board of Executive Directors approved the Real Estate Registration Project (RERP) to enhance tenure security and improve real estate registration services. The total financing for the four-year RERP is US$12.6 million, which is financed by the Trust Fund for Gaza and West Bank in the amount of US$5 million, with co-financing from the World Bank TF Global Partnership for Results Based Approaches for US$4.6 million and US$3 million from the PID MDTF.
- January 15, 2019: The World Bank Executive Directors, approved Additional Financing in the amount of US$12 million to scale-up ongoing efforts to enhance the operational performance of key Palestinian energy sector institutions, and pilot a new business model for solar energy in Gaza. This Additional Financing will top-up the available resources of the ongoing Electricity Sector Performance Improvement Project (ESPIP), bringing it up to US$23 million.
- December 20, 2018: Norway and Sweden contributed an additional total amount of US$18.2 million to the PID MDTF. The funds contributed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) of SEK 90 million, equivalent to US$ 9.7 million, and the Norway Ministry of Foreign Affairs of NOK 73 million, equivalent to US$ 8.5 million, will support the Palestinian Authority implementing sector reforms and improving the quality and sustainability of infrastructure in water, energy and local government services provided to the Palestinian citizens.
- December 10, 2018: The United Kingdom joined the Palestinian Partnership for Infrastructure Development with an amount of up to £18 million, equivalent to US$ 23 million. This is the United Kingdom’s first contribution to the fund that will support reforms and investments to achieve improved access to safe drinking water in Gaza, better performance of the Palestinian electricity sector, and a new business model for solar energy in Gaza.
- December 2017: An additional US$7.7 million were contributed this month by the Governments of Sweden (US$3.9 million) and Norway (US$3.8 million) to the support Palestinian infrastructure development. The funds will support the water and energy programs under the Partnership for Infrastructure Development (PID), a multi-donor trust fund administered by the World Bank.
- November 13, 2017: A national dissemination workshop took place to discuss the main findings of the World Bank report, the Local Government Performance Assessment (LGPA). The study analyzes the performance of Palestinian local authorities to better inform government interventions and policies for the improvement of service delivery. The study included a household survey looking at access, quality, and reliability of local services for the first time from the ‘demand side’ of the Palestinian citizen. The study was supported by Denmark and USAID with co-financing from the PID MDTF and the PRDP TF.
- November 9, 2017: A joint World Bank/PENRA workshop was held to discuss ‘Securing Energy for Development’. The Palestinian territories face significant energy security challenges, already severe in Gaza, but also emerging in the West Bank. With electricity demand projected to grow at an average annual rate of around 3.5 percent for the coming years, energy shortages can be expected to deteriorate unless new supply options are found. The World Bank examines how a secure energy future can be achieved and argues that the key is financial independence in the sector. The study was financed by the Norwegian Government and the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) Trust Fund.
- July 27, 2017: The World Bank approved the new Electricity Sector Performance Improvement Project. With US$ 4 million from the World Bank and 7US$ million from the Partnership for Infrastructure Development Trust Fund, the Project will strengthen the capacity of key energy sector institutions, improve the efficiency and service quality of the electricity distribution system, and pilot a new business model for solar energy in Gaza. The project will contribute to strengthening the financial sustainability of the sector, and to create a conducive environment for private sector investment in power generation.
- July 21, 2017: The World Bank approved the Third Municipal Development Project that will be funded by US$16 million from the World Bank and US$20 million donor co-financing from the Partnership for Infrastructure Development Trust Fund. The new project will build on the success of previous projects and will scale up its operations to improve municipal performance and service delivery. It will also explore joint investments with the private sector to ensure the sustainability of municipal services.
