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Policy promotion
Partnerships
In recent years, we have been able to establish productive working relationships with many national institutions, including the President's House and the Prime Minister's Office as well as with senior officials from government ministries such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Economy and Industry; Education; Health; and Welfare and Social Affairs. We have achieved similar results with academic institutions, national companies, and various national institutions, including
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Government offices
The Prime Minister's Office: SID-Israel works closely with the Prime Minister's Office in a variety of activities related to the inter-ministerial committee to improve Israel's involvement in the developing world.
The Ministry of Economy and Industry: SID-Israel served as the sole supplier of a variety of services to the Ministry of Economy, including the creation of a first-of-its-kind database of organizations, companies, and individual experts operating in developing countries; trainings and courses; support for delegations arriving in Israel; production of written materials, and more.
The Ministry of Education: SID-Israel has worked with the Ministry of Education to develop, approve, and launch a first-of-its-kind educational program on global citizenship for high school students and citizenship teachers (in Hebrew, English, and Arabic).
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Knesset
Initiating and actively participating in discussions in the Knesset, for example:
Discussion on Israeli policy on the war in Ukraine.
For details on the discussion on the Knesset website, click here:
A discussion on examining the political dimensions of humanitarian aid in disaster events, one year following the earthquake in Nepal.
For details on the discussion on the Knesset website, click here
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The President's House
Official trip to Ethiopia in 2018: SID-Israel, together with the President's House, initiated and led an official trip to Ethiopia, which included a ground-breaking conference that brought together representatives from the public, private, and civil sectors in Israel, as well as local partners and Diaspora Jews involved in development initiatives in Ethiopia. The conference served as a platform for sharing knowledge and for partnerships.
A delegation to Rwanda, jointly led by the InterACT Global delegation: A study delegation to Rwanda, which was a joint initiative of the President's House together with the OLAM organization and in cooperation with SID-Israel, the Gesher Leadership Institute, and the Shalom Corps organization.
An annual event together with the President's House, where conclusions from the Israeli Global Impact 2030 report were presented, and certificates of appreciation were awarded for Israeli activities promoting global impact.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
MASHAV- Israel’s agency for International Development Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is a wing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that serves as Israel's national aid agency and is in charge of formulating, leading, and implementing the foreign aid policy for developing countries. MASHAV's vision is defined as leading efforts to empower individuals and communities in developing countries to achieve sustainable development by sharing Israeli tools and expertise. This vision is directly linked to the global agenda
During MASHAV's 65 years of activity, about 300,000 interns from 140 countries have received training in Israel and abroad. About 85% of MASHAV's activity is focused on capacity building, based on the "train the trainer" principle. These are courses and trainings in Israel, as well as short and long-term trainings and consulting activities abroad. The remaining 15% is directed to humanitarian aid to countries facing natural disasters such as fires, earthquakes, and floods.
To read more about MASHAV click here
Policy Advocacy – Our Roadmap
As an umbrella organization, SID’s goal is to advance the fields of international development and humanitarian aid in Israel. Policy change is a long-term process. We support it from the initial identification of challenges, through the development of knowledge and solutions, to promoting change among decision-makers and supporting its implementation in practice. Our aim is to drive systemic change by connecting the professional community, evidence and knowledge, and policymakers.
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Impact
Under the right conditions, sustained policy work can lead to meaningful achievements on the ground, changing the reality for those working in international development and humanitarian aid in Israel and around the world.
Examples of SID Israel’s concrete achievements in recent years include:
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Government Resolution 4021
Approved in July 2018, the resolution was designed to advance Israeli activity in international development, strengthen economic ties with emerging markets, and establish a coordinating interministerial committee.
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Expanded National Insurance Coverage for Volunteers
Coverage was extended to include volunteers deployed to provide assistance in emergency and disaster areas.
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Eligibility under Section 46(a)
International aid and development organizations became eligible to receive tax-deductible donations.
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Integration of Policy Papers into Government Practice
Policy papers developed by SID Israel have been incorporated into ongoing government work across a range of issues.
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Putting Policy into Practice – Turning Ideas into Change
We engage with government ministries, the Knesset, and public institutions to advance policy recommendations and remove barriers that prevent Israel’s international development and humanitarian community from realizing its full potential. At the same time, we build strategic partnerships in Israel and abroad and raise public awareness of the importance of the field.
Removing Regulatory Barriers
Advancing Government Resolutions
Knesset Discussions
Ongoing Engagement with Government Ministries
Building Strategic Partnerships
Raising Public Awareness
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Developing Knowledge and Solutions
Based on needs identified on the ground and the policy changes required, we translate our understanding of barriers and opportunities into policy papers, research, practical recommendations, and collaborative processes. This work is carried out with experts, government officials, academics, and civil society organizations, with the aim of developing evidence-based and feasible solutions.
Policy Papers
Research
Research
Professional Forums
Cross-Sector Processes
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dentifying Needs – Understanding Challenges on the Ground
We work with member organizations, companies, researchers, and international partners to identify barriers, needs, and opportunities in the fields of international development and humanitarian aid. Through ongoing dialogue, roundtables, research, and mapping, we define the issues that require change and determine, together with our community, how best to address them.
Mapping Challenges
Listening to the Community
Round Tables
Research and Analysis
Identifying Opportunities
Our Partners
Policy documents
Humanitarian strategy in Israel's war with Hamas
In July 2024, after several months of collecting data, we published together with the Mitvim Institute a policy paper written by Dr. Einav Levy, head of the Israeli School for Humanitarian Aid and head of the Stress, Trauma, and Resilience Program at Tel-Hai College.
The document discusses the importance of creating an Israeli strategy for planning the humanitarian response in Gaza, as a distinct Israeli interest, both for maintaining Israel's security and for creating international legitimacy and maintaining a moral compass. The document presents the principles of humanitarian aid broadly and in the context of the current crisis in Gaza, reviews the activities of the State of Israel and the other interested parties operating in the field, and recommends a policy management mechanism and an operational performance mechanism in the humanitarian field. The proposed mechanisms will work in cooperation with various parties to allow Israel to strengthen its security, while providing an answer to the humanitarian needs and minimizing harm to an uninvolved civilian population, and will enable a long-term response that will lead to the restoration of the Gaza Strip, independent economic development, and regional stability.
To download the document in Hebrew
To download the document in English
Israel's official development aid data
The Central Bureau of Statistics presents detailed data on Israel's official development assistance (ODA) to developing countries for 2021. The publication also includes a series for the years 2005–2021 and international comparisons. The data are calculated according to the definitions and guidelines of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the OECD organization and are presented according to bilateral aid (aid transferred directly from country to country) and multilateral aid (aid transferred through international organizations) in different sections. The data and explanations in the publication make it possible to learn about the history of foreign aid in the world (from the formation of the idea of development aid at the international level to the determination of the international goals for aid) and in Israel, about the fields of aid that the State of Israel provides, and the variety of institutions and public organizations that participate in official development aid activities.
To read the report on the website of the Central Bureau of Statistics, click here
A strategy for promoting Israeli activity in the field of international development.
Following Government Resolution 4021, an inter-ministerial committee was established and tasked with coordinating the government's activities in the field of international development, setting governmental priorities in this area, and formulating a strategy on the subject. The interim report presented the following topics that the committee discussed:
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Tools to encourage the Israeli private sector to integrate into international development
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Tools to encourage Israeli innovation for the unique needs of the developing world
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A financing tool for increasing the market potential of the Israeli private sector
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Tools for strengthening Israeli aid and connecting it with the private sector and the third sector.
To read the committee's interim recommendations, click here
National Report on the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations (2019)
To read the national report on the implementation of the UN's sustainable goals (2019), click here
A cross-sector strategic thought process
The purpose of the process is to formulate policy recommendations for deepening Israeli action in the emerging markets while providing a response to the challenges and difficulties currently encountered by private companies and civil organizations operating in the developing world. The strategic process led to the historic government decision (Government Resolution 4021—Promoting Israeli activity in the field of international development) and the establishment of an inter-ministerial team led by the CEO of the Prime Minister's Office, which is engaged in promoting Israeli involvement in these markets, through a long-term government strategy. The process was managed by a steering team on behalf of SID-Israel, together with Dr. Jennifer Shkabatur from Reichman University.
Government Resolution 4021—Promoting Israeli activity in the field of international development