4. Implementation of Biosafety Measures on Biotechnology in Palestine

Project Synopsis

Goal

Ensuring safety in biotechnology development, application, exchange and transfer through international agreements on risk assessment and management.

Objective 1

To identify the potential contributions of Biotechnology in conserving biodiversity in Palestine.

Outputs

Activities

Objective 2

To identify and manage the potential risks of biotechnology in Palestine.

Outputs

Activities

Duration

Three years.

Estimated Budget Break-Down

Item

Year 1 US$

Year 2 US$

Year 3 US$

Staff

 

 

 

Project Manager

$26,000

$26,000

$26,000

Assistant Manager

$19,500

$19,500

$19,500

Short-term Consultant

$30,000

$30,000

$20,000

Technical Staff (3)

$26,000

$26,000

$26,000

Support Staff

$6,500

$6,500

$6,500

 

 

 

 

Equipment

 

 

 

Vehicle

$32,000

$0

$0

Office Equipment

$35,000

$20,000

$10,000

Field Equipment

$55,000

$25,000

$15,000

 

 

 

 

Training

 

 

 

Regional / InternationalTraining

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Local Training

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

Awareness, Conferences, Workshops

$40,000

$40,000

$40,000

 

 

 

 

Operational Costs

 

 

 

Extension material

$20,000

$10,000

$10,000

Communication

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

 

 

 

 

Reporting / Evaluation

 

 

 

Reporting and Publication

$20,000

$20,000

$15,000

Project evaluation

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

 

 

 

 

Sub-Total

$385,000

$298,000

$263,000

Total

 

 

$946,000

Table 9: Estimated Budget Breakdown for Project 4

Proposed Partners

Palestinian Authority including Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), Palestinian Environmental Authority (PEnA), all existing biotechnology centres in Palestine, formal and informal biotechnology experts, International biotechnology centres, Palestinian NGOs, Donor/ funding agencies, Local community including Farmers.