German Development Service - Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst DED - Palestinian Territory

National Network
Palestine
Telephone
+972-(0)2-240 3462
Telephone (other)
+972-(0)2-240 3463
Fax
+972-(0)2-240 3464
E-Mail
jesco.weickert@ded-pal.org
Mobile Phone
+972-(0)54 76 18 467
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
1963
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Human rights
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Youth and education
General Information
The German Development Service (DED) is one of the leading European development services for personnel cooperation. Since its foundation in 1963, more than 15,000 DED experts have committed themselves to improving the living conditions of people in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Almost 1,000 DED experts and 400 local staff are currently working in 45 countries.
Mission and Objectives

The main duties of the DED are:
DED places development workers at the request of governmental and nongovernmental organisations in its partner countries and on the basis of framework agreements with the respective governments. These development workers are professionally experienced and socially committed specialists who engage mainly in training, advisory capacity and planning tasks.
DED supports local civil organizations and municipal structures by providing specialist advice, if required supplemented by finacial support. By increasing promotion of local skilled staff DED fosters capacity building for a self-determined development.
DED promotes understanding for the situation of people in developing countries among the German public and draws attention to questions concerning the common interests and problems of the One World.

Main Projects / Activities

Various Development Interventions in the Westbank focusing on:
-Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste
-Sustainable Economic Development
-Promotion of the Civil Society and Municipal Development
and
-Civil Peace Service

Contact (1) Full Name
Jesco Weickert, Civil Society Advisor
Head of the organisation
Rudolf Rogg, Country Director