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Innovative Private Sector Development II

Abstract*

The proposed AF of $10 million will enable the project to scale up its support for the Palestinian startup ecosystem through existing project components. The project consists of four mutually reinforcing components that address key gaps in the ecosystem to create a supportive environment for tech and tech-enabled startups and innovative SMEs in the West Bank: Component 1: the “Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development,” focuses on entrepreneurship ecosystem...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

To improve economic opportunities for tech enabled startups and innovative SMEs, and individuals in the digital economy in the West Bank; and in case of an Eligible Crisis and Emergency, respond promptly and effectively to it. For the purposes of this project economic opportunities include access to the following resources: (a) early-stage finance, (b) market access activities, (c) mentorship, (d) skills enhancement training, (e) employment matchmaking, and (f) streamlined formal business registration.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P181354

  • Active

  • Andreja Marusic , Kaliza Karuretwa

  • THE PALESTINE LIBERATION ORGANIZATION (FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY)

  • West Bank and Gaza

  • June 29, 2023

  • (as of board presentation)

    September 20, 2023

  • October 11, 2023

  • US$ 12.00 million

  • Ministry of National Economy Palestine - Ramallah

  • Middle East and North Africa

  • 2024

  • US$ 14.50 million

  • N/A

  • Moderate

  • December 31, 2028

  • No

  • BANK APPROVED

  • July 27, 2023

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

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Financier Commitments
Palestinian Umbrella for Resilience Support to the Economy M 4.00
Special Financing 10.50

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment N/A
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 14.50
Total Project Cost** 12.00

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of April 30, 2025

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Detailed Financial Activity as of April 30, 2025

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Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2025-02-24
Procurement Moderately Satisfactory 2025-02-24
Financial Management Satisfactory 2025-02-24
Project Management Satisfactory 2025-02-24
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2025-02-24
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2025-02-24
Financial Management Satisfactory 2025-02-24
Procurement Moderately Satisfactory 2025-02-24
Project Management Satisfactory 2025-02-24
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2025-02-24
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2025-02-24
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2025-02-24

COMPLETION RATINGS

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INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

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Results Framework

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