Greetings to all esteemed colleagues, both female and male, of the General Assembly, and to our friends in international supporting institutions. A warm welcome also to our valued partners in building the community economy.

On behalf of the Economic and Social Development Center of Palestine (ESDC) family, I am delighted to present to you our strategic plan for the next five years, from 2023 to 2027.

This plan was developed through a participatory approach, which involved members of the Board of Directors, selected members of the General Assembly, key employees, and competencies and development experiences from relevant ministries and international partner institutions. Moreover, representatives of our target groups, including cooperatives, grassroots institutions, and farmers, were also part of the plan’s preparation.

The design of this strategic plan is based on Palestinian national references, which guide the priorities in the community economy. The community economy, as the third sector, is an essential component of economic and social development in Palestine, along with the public and private sectors.

As one united team within the Center, and in close collaboration with government agencies, civil society organizations, and international institutions, we are confident in our ability to implement and achieve the goals of the strategic plan, while serving the target groups of our work programs.

December 2022