About EU4Trade Palestine
A 36-month initiative implemented by PalTrade with EU support, aiming to unlock the full potential of Palestinian exports by enhancing SME capacities, strengthening market linkages, and establishing sustainable trade infrastructure.
Overall Goal
Unlock Palestine's export potential and contribute to sustainable economic growth and job creation.
Outcome 1
Enhanced performance of PalTrade to support SMEs through the Market Intelligence Hub and strengthened institutional capacity.
Outcome 2
Strengthened export-oriented capacity of Palestinian SMEs through product development, market development, and capacity building.
Implementation
July 2024 – July 2027 (36 months) with EU contribution of €3,000,000 (89.96% of total eligible costs).
Our Story
Palestinian SMEs face significant barriers in international trade due to high logistics costs, limited access to finance, and export restrictions. EU4Trade addresses these challenges through strategic interventions in intelligence, capacity building, and market expansion.
The project runs from July 18, 2024 to July 18, 2027, with a total budget of €3,334,800, of which €3,000,000 (89.96%) is contributed by the European Union. EU4Trade operates across the West Bank and Gaza (when conditions allow), providing comprehensive support to Palestinian exporters.
Through the establishment of the Market Intelligence Hub, technical assistance to 30 SMEs, the Rotterdam Hub for EU market access, and extensive capacity building programs, EU4Trade is creating sustainable pathways for Palestinian products to reach international markets.
Project Governance
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee provides strategic oversight and guidance for the EU4Trade project, ensuring alignment with Palestinian economic development priorities and EU cooperation objectives.
Members
- • European Union Representatives
- • Palestine Trade Center (PalTrade)
- • Ministry of National Economy
- • Ministry of Industry
- • Palestine Federation of Industry
- • Palestine Standards Institute
- • Chamber of Commerce
- • Borders and Crossings Authority
- • Private Sector Representatives
Responsibilities
- • Strategic direction and oversight
- • Review of project progress
- • Decision-making on key issues
- • Ensuring stakeholder alignment
Implementing Partner
Palestine Trade Center (PalTrade) is the lead implementing organization, bringing decades of experience in export development and trade facilitation.
About PalTrade
PalTrade is Palestine's national trade promotion organization, dedicated to enhancing the competitiveness of Palestinian products and services in international markets.
Contact Information
Mall of Palestine Building 2, 5th Floor
Ramallah, Palestine
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +970 (2) 242-8383
External Auditor
Ernst & Young (EY) serves as the independent external auditor, ensuring financial transparency and compliance with EU funding requirements.
Contact: Mohammad Jaber, Ramallah
Meet Our Team
Ruwa Jabr
Director
Strategic direction and oversight
Khaled Asfour
Project Manager
Leading overall project implementation and coordination
Mohammed Ramaa
MIH Manager
Managing Market Intelligence Hub development
Nicole Husary
Project Coordinator
Coordinating project activities and stakeholders
Maya Shalabi
R&D Officer
Research and development for export innovation
Ramzi Jaber
M&E Specialist
Monitoring and evaluation of project outcomes
Laila Younis
MIH Officer
Supporting Market Intelligence Hub operations
Our Partners
EU4Trade Palestine is funded by the European Union and implemented by the Palestine Trade Center (PalTrade), bringing together international resources and local expertise.