Developing the Palestinian Economy. An Interview with George T. Abed

1994 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 41-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
George T. Abed
Keyword(s):  
Palestinian Economy

De-development Revisited: Palestinian Economy and Society Since Oslo

1999 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 64-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Roy
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Economic Life ◽  
The West ◽  
Physical Separation ◽  
Economic Relations ◽  
West Bank And Gaza ◽  
Palestinian Economy ◽  
Key Features ◽  
Emerging Pattern

The years since the Oslo agreement have seen a marked deterioration in Palestinian economic life and an accelerated de-development process. The key features of this process have been heightened by the effects of closure, the defining economic feature of the post-Oslo period. Among its results are enclavization, seen in the physical separation of the West Bank and Gaza; the weakening of economic relations between the Palestinian and Israeli economies; and growing divisions within the Palestinian labor market, with the related, emerging pattern of economic autarky. In the circumstances described, the prospects for sustained economic development are nonexistent and will remain so as long as closure continues.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Success of Construction Projects in Gaza Strip

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 301-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bassam A. Tayeh ◽  
Khalid Al Hallaq ◽  
Wesam Salah Alaloul ◽  
Ahmed Reyad Kuhail
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Gaza Strip ◽  
Public Works ◽  
Highly Qualified ◽  
Affecting Factors ◽  
Sufficient Time ◽  
Quality Work ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
Palestinian Economy

Background: The construction sector is the main pillar in the Palestinian economy, where the Qatari Grant projects form the largest part of the construction projects spent in Gaza Strip. Objective: This research aims to improve the performance of all parties involved in the Qatari projects by identifying the factors of success and revising the factors of failure dominating the construction projects in Gaza strip. Methods: This study was carried out through distributing ninety-three questionnaires to the contracting companies working in Qatari grant projects, the consulting offices supervising Qatari grant projects, the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, and the Qatari committee. Results: The study found that the most affecting factors are: the clear scope of the project, the experience of the design team, the experience of the contractor, closure of crossing points, the highly qualified technical staff, the availability of funding, the mechanism of payments, reputation of the contractor, delay in obtaining fund and sufficient time for design. Conclusion: The results have led to several recommendations aimed to achieve the success of construction projects in general and Qatari projects in Gaza Strip in particular. These are: the need to give sufficient time to design, sufficient consideration of all proposals, the inclusion of all parties in the design phase, studying the surrounding circumstances, identifying alternatives to materials to be used instead of others, and the need to employing a highly experienced technical team and conducting training courses. In addition, the contractor's interest in delivering a high-quality work that satisfies all parties must be taken into consideration.

The Legal Framework of Capital Movements and Current Payments in Palestine and its Compatibility with International Law

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-137
Author(s):  
Samer Fares
Keyword(s):  
International Law ◽  
Market Economy ◽  
Legal System ◽  
Free Market ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Free Market Economy ◽  
Palestinian Authority ◽  
Capital Movements ◽  
Palestinian Economy

AbstractSince its inauguration in 1994, the Palestinian Authority (PA) has taken responsibility over Palestinian economy and finance. The PA lifted all restrictions on the movement of capital and current payments. Although this has moved Palestinian economy from a heavily controlled economy to a market-based style, the liberalization process was not built on sound legal bases and thus created a legal vacuum. The PA has been working ever since to confirm the Palestinian free-market economy with the introduction of a new well-developed legal system consistent with international standards and norms. Therefore, the objectives of this article are to analyze the Palestinian liberalization process and its compatibility with international law obligations.

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