This paper is intended to further stimulate thedebate on the vision for the development of the Palestinian economy. It examines the identity of the Palestinian economy and its desired structure, looks the role that should be played by the various development partners, and explores the nature of the relationships that connect Palestine with its Arab neighbours and the rest of the international community. The Palestinian National Authority, the private sector and NGOs need to cooperate to come up with answers about the optimal direction of long-term development. These agreed answers must form the basis of future discussions between development partners and be effectively incorporated into all development policies and strategies, including the national budget. This would transform Palestinian development efforts from being ad hoc and uncoordinated into an efficient process with clearly defined and attainable goals.
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