The Applied Research Institute - Jerusalem
Acronym: ARIJ
General Information
Identification Code: 277497120886-72
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Entity Form: non-profit making
Registration Category: Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar
Registration Date: 3/23/2016
Last Update: 3/18/2024
EP Accredited Number: 0
Mission & Interests
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.
Interests Represented: Does not represent commercial interests
Interests:
- Agriculture and rural development
- Budget
- Business and industry
- Climate action
- Communication
- Consumers
- Culture
- Culture and media
- Digital economy and society
- Economy, finance and the euro
- Education and training
- Employment and social affairs
- Energy
- Environment
- External relations
- Food safety
- Humanitarian aid and civil protection
- Institutional affairs
- International co-operation and development
- Maritime affairs and fisheries
- Regional policy
- Research and innovation
- Single market
- Youth
Levels of Interest:
- sub-national
- national
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: 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 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.
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A
Head Office
Address: Karkafeh Street
Post Code: 00972
City: Bethlehem
Country: PALESTINE (*)
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EU Office
Address: Karkafeh Street
Post Code: 00972
City: Bethlehem
Country: PALESTINE (*)
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Financial Data
New Organisation: false
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Membership Information
Members10 Percent: 1
Members25 Percent: 1
Members50 Percent: 2
Members75 Percent: 2
Members: 8
Members F T E: 4.849999904632568
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is 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.
Organisation Members: Kindly refer to: www.arij.org