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Achievement List By Year

Despite the miserable situation under military occupation and especially the difficulties experienced in all of Palestine since January 2006, the Taybeh Municipality continues to meet the needs of the people and deliver vital services.  

 

1.  Taybeh October Fest held Oct 1-2, 2005, a first time event in Palestine was hosted on the grounds of the municipality boosting the local economy by selling products produced in Taybeh to over 8,000 visitors including many dignitaries.  Festival sponsors were IOCC; UNDP/PAPP; KAS; Representative Office of Germany and personal support of the Belgium Consul. 

 

2.  Contacted Riwaq, Centre for Architectural Conservation, to protect the identity of the old city of Taybeh starting with a survey determining how the ancient homes can be preserved funded by SIDA. 

 

3.  A dinner meeting was hosted by the municipality for all Taybeh residents living in the Diaspora who were visiting Taybeh in the summer of 2005 to encourage people to return and invest in their homeland possibly helping the municipality create income generating projects.  

 

4. Twin city cooperation with the Italian cities of Assisi and Marsala to strengthen educational, social, cultural and economic aspects of life.

 

5.  A new worker was assigned to the Taybeh cemetery to maintain the grounds funded by Mr. Jalal Mansour of Taybeh.  A guard was hired for the olive tree groves to protect the agricultural areas in the village.

 

6.   Fifty street lights were added for streets needing electricity.

 

7.  The function hall of the municipality was furnished with chairs, tables, small kitchen and refrigerators to host special events.

 

8.  The mayor’s office was renovated, creating an additional secretarial office & new windows.

 

9.  Protecting newly paved road in an upcoming residential neighborhood by pouring concrete on both sides of the street and repairing all pot holes throughout the village. 

 

10.  Educational and musical events were organized including performances by the Bible Society, Spafford Children’s Center, and Kamajati Orchestra.

 

11.  Updated all building permits and issuing new permits according to municipality standards and rules thereby avoiding building violations.  Furthermore, the engineering department prepared a major town plan mapping all streets and identifying Taybeh boarders.

 

12.  Prepared many proposals directed to NGOs dealing with infrastructure to especially get help with new roads, expansion of water lines and electricity.  Trying to match needed projects with international donor support.  Thank you to all who support Taybeh and help us to network in giving better services.


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