NGO #15030

معهد الأبحاث التطبيقية - القدس (أريج)
The Applied Research Institute – Jerusalem (ARIJ)
Main Sector
Environment, Water Supply and Sanitation
Information
Region
West Bank
District
Bethlehem
Locality
Bethlehem (Beit Lahm)
History
Founded in 1990, the Applied Research Institute – Jerusalem (ARIJ) / Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable development in the occupied Palestinian territory and the self-reliance of the Palestinian people through greater control over their natural resources. ARIJ works specifically to augment the local stock of scientific and technical knowledge and to introduce and devise more efficient methods of resource utilization and conservation, improved practices, and appropriate technology.
Vision
ARIJ’s vision is "Towards a Sustainable Palestine". This vision reflects the national aspiration of every Palestinian to live in an independent and self-sustaining Palestinian state that has complete sovereignty over its natural resources and a comprehensive development strategy within a framework of democracy, transparency and good governance.
Mission
ARIJ Mission Statement
As an NGO with experience of more than 34 years in the field, ARIJ continues to articulate its clear mission goals, which are understood by all the stakeholders. The objectives and implementation plans of ARIJ, developed jointly by senior management staff and other stakeholders, spring from these mission goals:
1) Promoting sustainable development in Palestine.
2) Promoting self-reliance of the Palestinian people through greater control over their natural resources.
3) Augmenting the local stock of scientific and technical knowledge.
4) Introducing and devising more efficient methods of utilization and conservation of resources, improved practices, and appropriate technology.
5) Promoting values of integrity, principles of transparency and systems of accountability in the various Palestinian sectors.
6) Promoting green technology through the use of alternative and renewable energy.
Objectives

1) To effectively disseminate information and knowledge to the Palestinian society. This requires existence of systems to collect, analyze and report data and information that are most beneficial to the Palestinian society. In this case, preparing and producing appropriate reports on activities of ARIJ and involvement of the community should be available on a regular basis.

2) To actively participate in identification and understanding of the community problems. This needs steady contact and communication between ARIJ and the community, through awareness programs, including workshops, reports, meetings, questionnaires, newsletters, volunteering work and assistance, etc.

3) To identify and adapt the most appropriate technology to the needs and requirements of the community and the society.

4) To achieve socio-economic development, through providing better access to food, and better management and utilization of land, water, and natural resources.

5) To develop assessment and protection actions for Palestinian environment including biodiversity, water, soil and air.

6) To play an active role in the development of the human resources needed to adapt and use technologies. In this regard, trained personnel should provide knowledge and experience to those untrained.

7) To generate and attract income-producing opportunities for the community through technology transfer and through encouraging teamwork between scientists of the various institutions.

8) To catalyze coordination and cooperation between the various groups and institutions working in economic development, and to facilitate the creation of a multi-sector planning unit.

9) To empower and improve small and medium entrepreneurs, individuals with main focus on women, youth and PWDs.

 

Units/Departments
ARIJ has four main programs: (1) Natural Resource Management Program which includes Water and Environment Research Department, Urbanization Monitoring Department and Geo-Informatics Department; (2) Sustainable Agriculture Program (SAP); (3) Good Governance Program; and (4) Information Technology Program; all supported with cross-cutting issues such as gender mainstreaming, human rights, protection, and public participation.
Year Established
20/10/2004
Contact Information
Telephone
02-274-1889
Fax
02-2776966
Contact person
Dr. Jad Isaac
Contact person email
Street
ِKarkafeh St
Building
ARIJ Building
PO Box
860
Registration Number
BL-478-B
Ministry of Specialization
Director
الدكتور جاد اسحق
GIS Location
Mobile Number
022741889
Registration Date

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