Cairo (UNA/WAFA) – The Netherlands announced a new financial grant of $12 million to contribute to the implementation of reform priorities in the Palestinian water sector, and to support the development of the water sector and enhance its ability to face current challenges, as it is a fundamental pillar in strengthening the resilience of the Palestinian people..
This came during a meeting between the head of the Palestinian Water Authority, Ziad Al-Mimi, and the Dutch envoy for water affairs, Maike van Jenken, on the sidelines of his participation in the Arab Ministerial Water Council and Cairo Water Week..
Al-Maimi briefed the Dutch official on the escalating challenges in the Palestinian water sector and their impact on the sustainability of water services under exceptional and increasingly complex circumstances in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank..
The meeting addressed the Water Authority's directions and plans to develop the sector and enhance its ability to respond to increasing needs, focusing on institutional and sectoral reform priorities aimed at raising the efficiency of water resource management, enhancing the sustainability of services, and improving their performance..
For her part, the Dutch envoy affirmed her government's continued support for the Palestinian Water Authority's efforts, stressing the Netherlands' commitment to continuing its partnership with the Palestinian water sector, which contributes to strengthening its ability to face challenges and supporting its development and reform efforts..
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