The Applied Research Institute - Jerusalem
Budget
€2,784,000
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
8
4.85 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
Goal 1: To adapt ARIJ managerial performance to local and international standards; Goal 2: To play an active role in advocating for the Palestinian human rights under the prolonged Israeli occupation; including the right to self-determination as inscribed in the United Nations Charter and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; Goal 3: To contribute in improving the livelihood of the Palestinian society; Goal 4: To improve access to affordable, reliable and sustainable green technologies in Palestine; Goal 5: To promote sound natural resource management in Palestine; Goal 6: To promote governance and democracy in Palestine.
EU Legislative Interests
1) EU Human Rights and Democracy Country Strategy 2) EU Roadmap for Engagement with Civil Society 2018-2020 3) European Joint Strategy in support of Palestine 2017-2020 "Towards a Democratic and Accountable Palestinian State (EJS)" 4) The European Joint Strategy for Palestine 2021-2024 (The Pillars included are: 1. Democracy, Rule of Law and Human Rights 2. Governance Reform, Fiscal Consolidation and Policy 3. Sustainable Service Delivery 4. Climate Change, Access to Self-Sufficient Water and Energy Services 5. Sustainable Economic Development).
Communication Activities
ARIJ has been disseminating its broad range of expertise within the local, regional and international arenas. ARIJ provides technical and professional support for a diverse range of fields through its implementation of various developmental projects, research projects and consultancies on both the national and international levels. These fields include: Agriculture, Biodiversity, Food Security, Socioeconomic, Geo-informatics, Urbanization Monitoring, Physical Planning, Water, Environment, Climate Change Adaption and Mitigation, Information Technology and Systems, Alternative and Renewable Energy, Human Rights, Good Governance and Advocacy. ARIJ receives grants from the European Union under different programs namely: EU Peacebuilding Initiative (EUPI) East Jerusalem Progarmme Fund SWIM II Horizon 2020 Program ENP CBC MED Program European Commission Humanitarian Aid Program (ECHO); European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR); Non State Actors and Local Authorities in Development Supporting the Southern Neighbourhood Partnership cities in the implementation of Sustainable Urban Demonstration Energy Projects (SUDEP) amongst others Furthermore, ARIJ follows the EU Project Management guidelines, Visibility Manual as well as the Practical Guide (PRAG). All Information is published on our website: www.arij.org.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
ARIJ has a very strong network locally, regionally and internationally. ARIJ is a member in the following organizations: Arab Group for the Protection of Nature (APN); Arab Integrated Water Resources Management Network (AWARENET); Arab Forum for Environment & Development (AFED); Affiliated Network of Social Accountability –Arab World (ANSA-AW); Local Economic Development –Bethlehem (LED); Civil Society Team for Public Budget Transparency Support Member; Coordination Group of the Supporters of the Cooperative Centers; European Environment Agency; E-wash Committee ; Feeding Knowledge Network; Food Security Net Moderator –FSN Forum; GEF-CSO Network; Global Forum on Agriculture Research (GFAR); Global Partnership for Social Accountability (GPSA); Global Partnership on Forest, Landscape & Restoration (GPFLR) –Learning Network; International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN); Mediterranean Wetlands Initiative; National Committee for the register of damages caused by the WALL; National Social Accountability Committee; National Team for developing an Environmental Information System; Palestinian Academy for Science & Technology; Palestinian Environmental NGOs Network (PENGON) – Friends of the Earth; Palestinian Citizens’ Movement for Social Action and Reform (PCMR); Palestinian Cooperative Institute; World Wide Views. Also, you can refer to ARIJ's website: www.arij.org.
Organisation Members
For ARIJ's supporters and partners for year 2023, please refer to ARIJ annual report 2023 under page 10.
Additional Information
Not Applicable
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.