F.a: Qaqiliya Agricultural Livelihood project According to Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute MAS study that examines the impact of closures and the Israeli Separation Barrier on agriculture production of the two districts, Tulkarm and Qalqiliya are of the most affected governorates of the B
arrier due to their proximity to it and the size of their agriculture land. Farmers with part or all of their land in the Seam Zone areas of the Barrier have been harshly affected. The overall profitability and output have been declining for these farmers,
 and in many cases, the loss of agriculture based earnings results in a total loss of income for the family and decreases their connection to their threatened land. Further, farmers in the area complain of wild boars which destroy their crops, making farmi
ng less attractive.This project will support the resilience of the community and enable them to increase their income through marketing high value crops. Overall objective: To contribute to alleviated poverty in oPt. Outcome: Livelihoods of 80 women led an
d poor households are improved through agriculture income generating activities. Expected results:• 80 women led and poor households are provided with a source of income- Providing 80 women headed and poor households with necessary agriculture inputs for
 cultivation of land- Providing technical support- Capacity training in good farming practices and basic feasibility/accounting skills- Linking women to their local cooperative for marketing their products• 2 cooperatives/CBOs have the capacity to suppor
t women to market their products to the local market- Capacity training for cooperative- Providing production input for processing products- Linking cooperative to additional marketing companiesRight-holders/ beneficiaries:- Women led households and poor h
ouseholds- Cooperative/CBO (improved capacity to implement processing and marketing activities for the women beneficiaries)Duty-bearers: Ministry of Agriculture Qalqiliya BranchImplementing partner:The Economic, Social and Development Center (ESDC)