Contributing to the transformation and growth of the Palestinian economy
Knowledge Based Transformation Program
Prepared by: Ziad Jaser
The ICT industry heavily depended on skilled human resources. (>2000/year graduates from local universities with IT specializations).
IT service delivery is borderless and will not be affected by movement restrictions.
The ICT industry has great exports potential for and bringing hard currency.
ICT is an enabling sector that will positively impact other economic sectors in Palestine.
Improvement in the ICT infrastructure and services will open new horizons and have a positive impact on Palestinian lives – both socially and economically.
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Program Rational
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The ICT Program aims at developing the Palestinian knowledge-based industry to contribute to the transformation and growth of the Palestinian economy.
Investing Donors United State Agency for International Development (USAID) The British Consulate – Jerusalem (UKG CPP) European Union (EC-PFP) Other private donors (Monetary and in-kind support)
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Program Overview
Program’s Partners League Institutions: 12 non-governmental training and education institutions Intellect: The UK trade association for ICT and consumer electronics PITA: The Palestinian Information Technology Association of Companies IAESI: Israel Association of Electronics and Software Industries PICTI: The Palestine Information and Communications Technology Incubator Cisco Microsoft Intel Google
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Assumption: with proper investments and interventions, the Palestinian ICT industry will become the driving force behind the Palestinian economy.
Market Mapping: Identify areas for business partnerships, niche areas of cooperation, market needs and third party investment prospects by market assessment and mapping of the Palestinian and regional ICT markets.
ET Institutions capacity needs assessment: to improve the quality and relevancy of the services training and education provided.
Palestinian (ICT) companies GAP analysis: to develop their capacity and to help them compete in the global market.
Labor market assessment: to identify local market needs to develop market driven training courses.
Youth Employment strategy
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Development Strategy
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Improve the quality of products and services produced by the Palestinian ICT industry and increase market access and demand.
ICT Business Development Program
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ICT BD Program
Quality Management Training: CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) training and
certification 20 CEO and team leaders benefited.
Project Management Training and certification (PMI). 13 senior managers benefited.
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Improve the quality of products and services produced by Palestinian companies
Promotional website and marketing materials.
B2B meetings, Networking workshops and
conferences.
Business Development and Marketing Unit.
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Market Access & DemandIncrease market access and demand for Palestinian products and services
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Organize visits of ICT experts and influencers to Palestine
Participate in regional and international networking events
and ICT trade expos
Organize visits to multinational companies’ facilities.
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International ExposureImprove Palestinian ICT Professionals exposure to International markets and ICT culture
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Utilize knowledge-based interventions to youth improve economic opportunities and strengthen the skills of the rapidly growing Palestinian workforce
Youth & Workforce Development
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Technical skills Development
Mobile programming: J2ME (13), iPhone bootcamp (14),
advanced iPhone development (15) Web and Application Development:
Database & SQL, Advanced PHP 25 ICT Professionals benefited
Cisco certified Network Administrator CCNA level 1,2,3,4
145 graduated, 95% employment
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Provide Palestinian ICT professionals with market demanded technical skills
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Apprenticeship
Subsidized apprenticeship training at local and regional ICT companies.
95 apprentices at local Palestinian companies
31 apprentices at International IT companies
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Provide newly graduated students with practical and on the job training.
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Entrepreneurship
TeamStart Business creation program to provide entrepreneurs with mentorship, business creation and acceleration support
93 professionals benefited.
Entrepreneurship Workshops: for entrepreneurs and technologists to exchange knowledge, knowhow and initiate new businesseso Startup Weekend (150 ICT Professionals
Participated)o Hackathon (70 software developers
participated)
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Enhance entrepreneurship, marketing and business skills
Startups & Business Acceleration
Access to investment capital: Improve opportunities for Palestinian entrepreneurs to establish high growth knowledge-based businessesSeed-fund as investment in start-ups and business expansions ($200,000 invested, 6 startup companies created)
Self-employment opportunities: Create platform for freelance developers to sharpen their skills and earn money.
Arab Developer Network Initiative (ADNI) in partnership with Google
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Improve youth economic opportunities
Improve the quality and relevancy of the service Provided by Educational and Training Institutions.
E & T Institutions Capacity building Program
Market-Driven Training courses
Salesian Technical School Industrial Automation (PLC) training course.
$210,000 worth of Electro mechanical and pneumatic lab equipment
Training materials and software 3 Training of trainer courses
Dar El-Kalima College Multimedia design and entertainment production.
Complete Lab equipment Adobe Design suite and e-learning materials Autodesk entertainment production and e-learning materials
Jerusalem Industrial School Computer hardware, networks installations and electronic
maintenance. 140,000 worth of lab tools and training equipment
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Develop high quality, market demanded training courses
Internationally Certified Academies
Five Cisco certified training academies were established
Training facilities infrastructure rehabilitation (4 institutions benefited)
Computers, lab equipment, network and software (5 training labs equipped)
Online International certified training curriculum and materials. ITE CCNA level 1,2,3,4 Network security
Teaching aid equipment (2 Interactive smart boards, 3 LCD projectors)
Training and certification of trainers. 2 Cisco certified Maser Trainers 8 Cisco certified trainers
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Internationally Certified Academies
Three Microsoft IT Centers were established
Training facilities infrastructure rehabilitation (2 institutions benefited)
Computers, lab equipment, network and software (3 training labs equipped)
Online International certified training curriculum and materials. Digital literacy Microsoft Office Advanced applications and web development
Teaching aid equipment (1 Interactive smart boards, 2 LCD projectors)
Training and certification of trainers. 10 Trainers were trained and certified
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Life Skills Courses
Entrepreneurship & Business training course: On-line entrepreneurship and business skills training course (Bader Online)
Intel Learn Program: to extends learning opportunities beyond the classroom using an engaging project-centered approach Technology and Community: to tap into youth’s interest in their
communities and feed their curiosity with creative, technology-driven projects.
Technology at Work shows learners how computers are used in a variety of jobs and careers
Technology and Entrepreneurship Using Internet tools and office applications, learners research and formulate a business idea. Then they create and present a business plan for that idea
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Develop Business, Entrepreneurship communication and problem solving courses.
Organizational Capacity building
Management Information System 9 institutions Financial management systems 4 Human resources management system 3 Inventory and Assets management systems 8 students records keeping and class room management system
ICT Infrastructure, Networks installations Computer workstations and office equipment Software Network servers
Staff training Server administration MS Office Web content management
Online Resources Online Employment System Online Career Resource Center Virtual Training Resources Library
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Improve the overall quality of services provided by institutions
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