Overview

The programme builds on the successful Gaza Sky Geeks (GSG) initiative, launched in 2011 through a partnership between Mercy Corps and Google to promote digital entrepreneurship in Gaza. Sweden has supported the expansion of GSG to Gaza and the West Bank through the six-year programme Developing the Technology Ecosystem in Palestine (2019–2025, SEK 63 million). The programme has enabled thousands of Palestinians, particularly youth and women, to generate income through digital work, including co…

Involved parties

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Mercy Corps Europe
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Mercy Corps Europe
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  • C01 - Project-type interventions

Strategies governing the contribution

  1. Regional MENA 2024-20278,160,084 SEK 100% of total

Geographical allocation of the contribution

No countries have been assigned to this contribution.

Development areas for the contribution

No development areas have been assigned to this contribution.

Duration of the contribution

October 1, 2025
April 30, 2029
Ongoing

Committed and disbursed amount

Agreed amount SEK 47,160,084

Paid amount SEK 8,160,084

Paid per year (net value)

  • 2025: SEK 8,000,000
  • 2026: SEK 160,084

Sustainable Development Goals

The contributions contribution to the UN's global sustainability goals.

  • Global Goals, goal 1: No poverty
  • Global Goals, goal 4: Quality education
  • Global Goals, goal 5: Gender equality
  • Global Goals, goal 8: Decent work and economic growth