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consequences for the Bank’s projects. prevents private sector growth. The separation of Gaza and the tensions between the PA in the West Bank and the Hamas government in Gaza continue to impact the fabric of the Palestinian society. Society and security: Israel’s physical, administrative and regulatory restrictions in the West Bank and blockade of Gaza with sporadic military interventions heavily impact the PA’s ability to implement its national plans. Simple project design, with flexible implementation arrangements that take into account access and movement restrictions and can quickly adapt to changing circumstances on the ground. Security manager advising on security situation. New security systems (vehicle tracking system; armored vehicles) have been put in place to ensure staff safety. Coordinating with the Office of the Quartet Representative (OQR), and Israel on entrance of personnel and materials for project implementation. One member seconded to the OQR. Institutional (sector & multi-sector Level) M-I The water sector institutional reform process is still in process and institutional arrangements for rural WSS may change. Sector reforms may modify or eliminate the role of JSCs in provision of WSS services for rural communities and small towns. Sector reforms may prove difficult to operationalize due to political interference. Technical assistance and capacity building provided through the Water Sector Capacity Building Project to the PWA will ensure that pragmatic institutional arrangements for the sector evolve. Institutional arrangements for the SPF project will be assessed during the X X
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