Zuhdi Shubeitah
العربية

Archive

382 articles in 2022 · 534 of 534 available in English (full Arabic archive)

  1. Views & ReflectionsTranslated from ArabicFamous Sayings with Scattered AgendasA short reflection collecting notable sayings and political observations, discussing Keynes on inflation, a Saint-Just quote, and how “It's the economy, stupid” shaped Clinton’s 1992 campaign.
  2. Views & ReflectionsTranslated from ArabicReadings and Coordinates from Read TextsThe essay reflects on microphones and lenses as modern idols, the idea that history is written by victors, generational hesitation in leadership, and includes translated literary reflections on love and fear.
  3. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicCommercial Agencies: Between Lack of Competition and the Rise of MonopolyThe article examines the definition, benefits and risks of commercial agencies in Palestine, showing how exclusive agencies can create local monopolies, harm domestic industry and consumers, and relate to high public debt and weak market oversight.
  4. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicEconomic Statistics in PalestineThe article examines Q3 2019 vs Q3 2020 GDP and net exports in Palestine using data from the Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA), noting changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions.
  5. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicTrends in Banking Facilities in Palestine in 2020The article examines the distribution and increase in banking facilities in Palestine during 2020, detailing totals, the share captured by the Palestinian National Authority, and sectoral uses based on data from the Palestine Monetary Authority.
  6. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicCustomer Deposits in Palestine, 2020This article examines customer deposits at banks operating in Palestine as of 31 December 2020, their distribution by region (West Bank and Gaza Strip) and by account type, and regional changes in bank facilities through Q3 2020, based on Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA) statistics.
  7. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicMaintenance of Medical Equipment in Government Hospitals in PalestineThe article examines the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) report on shortcomings in maintaining medical devices in Palestinian government hospitals, including weak planning, delays in spare parts, and impacts on service delivery and public costs.
  8. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicHow the final consumer price of gasoline and diesel is calculated for PalestiniansExamines the step-by-step method the General Petroleum Authority uses to set monthly retail prices for gasoline and diesel, based on Israeli refinery prices, logistical costs, the blu tax, VAT, and the Ministry of Finance’s subsidy. Uses an example from AMAN’s 2017 report.
  9. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicPublic Opinion Survey on Corruption and Anti-Corruption in PalestineThe Coalition for Integrity and Accountability (AMAN) commissioned a public opinion survey in the West Bank (including Jerusalem) and the Gaza Strip in 2020 to gauge perceptions of corruption, priorities for reform, and trust in institutions.
  10. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Election Process "Built on Clientelism"This article examines the May 2021 Palestinian legislative elections, focusing on how clientelism, strong primary affiliations (family, tribe, locality), weak party and civil-society structures, and delayed electoral cycles shape representation and electoral practice.
  11. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicThe Process of Distributing COVID Vaccines in PalestineExamines reports that some COVID-19 vaccine doses held by the Palestinian Ministry of Health were distributed to institutions, officials, and connected individuals, and calls for transparent, priority-based allocation and accountability.
  12. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicMedia — the Fourth Estate — in SocietiesThe article examines the influential role of media and journalism as the ‘Fourth Estate’, using Matt Lee’s State Department exchange over the ICC and the Watergate reporting on Nixon as examples.
  13. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicRevenues and Expenditures in Palestine for 2020Examines Palestine's 2020 actual revenues and expenditures and compares them with the 2020 budget (commitment basis), providing breakdowns of domestic revenues, clearance revenues, and expenditure changes.
  14. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicExpenditure and Net Lending in PalestineExamines Palestine’s 2020 actual total expenditure and net lending (13,320 million shekel (ILS)), the resulting primary and total deficits, the composition of spending, and the financing sources used to cover the gap.
  15. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicDevelopment Expenditure Projects in PalestineThe article examines Palestinian development expenditures in 2020, comparing commitment (952 million shekels) and cash (572 million) bases, detailing external financing (452 million), the largest projects, and sectoral allocations.
  16. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicPublic Debt and Arrears in Palestine for 2020The article examines Palestine’s public debt and government arrears in 2020, detailing domestic and external debt breakdowns, creditors, and the rise in arrears and debt compared with prior years.
  17. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicMy Friend: ThalbehThe author breaks his silence after the killing of Nizar Banat. He recounts a friend's call for restraint, condemns a small group's violence, and urges legal accountability and unity in Palestine.
  18. Views & ReflectionsTranslated from ArabicFrom the Pages of Gibran Khalil GibranA short collection of aphorisms and quotations on action, accountability, oppression, and the path to dawn, including lines attributed to Publilius Syrus and Ali Ibrahim Al-Mousawi.
  19. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicPublic Finance Management in PalestineExamines Palestine's public revenues, expenditures and financing from January–May 2021 using Ministry of Finance statistics, including a noted error in a Ministry statement and breakdowns by sectors and responsibility centers.
  20. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicMaking a Difference in the Citizen’s Life in PalestineThe article examines the role of the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) in overseeing public funds in Palestine, its 2020 report, recurring recommendations, and gaps in compliance by audited entities.
  21. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicMinistry of Finance and Planning Data — RamallahA summary from the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) 2020 report examines the audit of the State of Palestine’s consolidated final accounts for 2016–2017 issued by the Ministry of Finance, noting a qualified opinion and recurring weaknesses in controls, delays, and fuel purchase practices.
  22. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicPalestinian Anti-Corruption CommissionThis article reports on an SAACB audit of the Palestinian Anti-Corruption Commission covering 1 Jan 2010–15 May 2019, examining finances, legal compliance, staffing, procurement, and training, and listing the Bureau’s main observations.
  23. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicGeneral Petroleum Corporation of PalestineThis article reports findings from a State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) audit of the General Petroleum Corporation for 2018–2019, covering liabilities, fuel and gas procurement, station credit practices, and accounting discrepancies.
  24. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicAid for Workers Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic in PalestineThe State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) audited the Program to Support and Assist Workers Affected by the State of Emergency/Phase One, implemented by the Ministry of Labor, and reports low beneficiary rates, disbursement irregularities and data gaps—especially in southern governorates.
  25. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicRestoration of the Church of the Nativity in BethlehemThe State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) audited the financial statements and controls for the “Project to Restore the Church of the Nativity” (25-12-2008 to 31-12-2018), identifying missing documentation, procurement and tax irregularities, and accounting errors.