In cooperation with the technical team of the Beit Liqya Municipality, Association of Palestinian Local Authorities (APLA) received the Green Business Incubator in Beit Liqya construction project. Implemented within the framework of the Local Authorities Network for Sustainable Development (LAND) project, this intervention is part of APLA’s efforts to promote circular economy practices and develop innovative environmental solutions across communities. It responds to challenges arising from poor environmental infrastructure and limited green economic opportunities. It also contributes to stimulating sustainable entrepreneurial initiatives and creating job opportunities for youth and women.

The project is a key intervention emerging from the Regional Environmental Plan of the West Ramallah Cluster, which seeks to promote environmental sustainability and local innovation in the town and neighboring communities. To this avail, the plan is set to develop a local model of green innovation that can be replicated in other rural communities. The intervention focuses on rehabilitating 200 square meters within the service compound to create an integrated green incubator. It includes installing a solar energy system to meet part of the incubator’s energy needs and raising community awareness on concepts of the circular economy and environmental sustainability. 

The project also provided capacity building to technical and administrative teams and developed programs to support entrepreneurs and green initiatives. The initiative strengthens the town’s role in implementing innovative solutions which help improve quality of life and provide an enabling environment for youth and women to develop their skills and contribute to the sustainable local economy.

This project is one in a series of strategic interventions provided by APLA as part of the Local Authorities Network for Sustainable Development (LAND) project, implemented in partnership with FELCOS UMBRIA, and funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and Union of Municipalities of Trasimeno. It is a practical step toward enhancing sustainable development in Beit Liqya by providing a supportive environment for the green economy and nurturing entrepreneurial initiatives that contribute to improving quality of life and increasing youth and women’s participation in local community development.