The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Accelerating infrastructure recovery and reconstruction in Gaza and the West Bank
A new agreement with the Ministry of Public Works and Housing of the State of Palestine marks a critical step toward scaling up the early recovery and planned reconstruction of essential infrastructure.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) – signed by Minister Eng. Ahed Fayek Bseiso and Karuna Herrmann, Director of the UNOPS Jerusalem Office – establishes a comprehensive framework for cooperation in the public works and housing sectors.
Under this partnership, UNOPS will provide technical advisory, operational and resource mobilization support to the Ministry, which will lead all cooperation activities in alignment with Palestinian priorities.
The collaboration specifically targets urgent infrastructure needs in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, focusing on sustainability and local ownership.
"This partnership reinforces our commitment to bridging implementation gaps through practical solutions," said Karuna Herrmann.
By leveraging UNOPS global procurement and logistics expertise, we are dedicated to supporting the Ministry’s vision for a resilient and sustainable future for all Palestinians.
The partnership centres on several high-priority strategic areas:
Early recovery and reconstruction in Gaza: Collaboration on reconstruction plans for road networks, public buildings, and housing.
Infrastructure and housing solutions: Supporting transitional shelter solutions for displaced households in Gaza, alongside housing projects for low-to-medium-income households in the West Bank.
Supply chain and material management: Facilitating the import of essential construction materials through efficient, transparent supply chains and exploring the sustainable recycling of debris for reconstruction purposes.
Advanced geospatial and information systems (GIS): Development of a cloud-based Information Management System and the use of GeoAI analytics and satellite imagery to quantify damage and prioritize high-impact intervention areas.
Strategic capacity building: Transferring specialized GIS, geospatial planning and contract management capabilities to Ministry staff to strengthen long-term self-reliance.
Eng. Ahed Fayek Bseiso, Minister of Public Works and Housing, emphasized that the signing of this MoU reflects the commitment of both parties to strengthening cooperation and coordination frameworks within a shared vision, with a focus on enhancing the quality of services provided to citizens and bolstering their resilience.
The agreement is effective for an initial period of five years, providing a stable foundation for long-term project implementation and resource mobilization from the international donor community.
