Development cooperation

EU Pegase-mechanism

Description

Finland supports Palestinian statebuilding by contributing financial support through the EU Pegase-mechanism. The mechanism supports operative costs of the Palestinian budget. The aim is to strengthen the efficiency and accountability of Palestinian institutions as well as access to equal and inclusive basic services. The Pegase-mechanism channels funding to 1) civil servant salaries and pensions, 2) social security for poor families, and 3) special mecial care treatments in hospitals in East Jerusalem. Finland's support in 2022 is 1,678 MEUR and will be channelled in support of the East Jerusalem hospitals.

Funding decision

1 678 000 €

Objectives monitored by OECD's Development Assistance Committee

  • Participatory development/Good governance
  • Gender equality

Field of activity

  • Medical services 75%
  • Public sector policy and administrative management 25%

Special target group

  • women

Funding channel

  • Euroopan unioni
  • Kehitysmaan julkinen sektori

Contact

ali-10

Code for the object of funding

85906219

ID

UHA2022-002724

Modified

08.06.2022