Zuhdi Shubeitah
العربية

Topic

The Palestinian Economy in Figures

Statistical and economic readings on Palestinian affairs.

95 articles in English · 18% of the English edition · all articles in Arabic

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  1. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicBarriers to Transparency and Good GovernanceThe article examines governance and transparency shortcomings at the Employment and Social Protection Fund for Workers, citing the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) 2016 findings and the absence of audited financial statements from 2003–2016.
  2. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicComparative Analysis of Government Financial Data: January 2018/2019A review of government cash revenues, expenditures and financing for January 2019 compared with January 2018, using data posted by the Ministry of Finance and Planning – Ramallah. Notes the general budget for 2019 had not been issued and highlights changes in revenues, expenditures, clearance transfers and external support.
  3. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicReading the Palestinian Economic Situation in 2019This article examines Palestinian banking-sector data at the end of 2018 and through mid-2019, comparing deposits and lending in the West Bank and Gaza Strip and noting effects on Palestinian National Authority deposits and clearance revenues.
  4. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicFinancial Irregularities in the Economic SectorThis article reports SAACB findings of irregularities at the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS), including duplicate allowance payments from donor project accounts, failure to submit tax withholding statements to the Ministry of Finance, and non-competitive hires.
  5. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicFinancial Irregularities in the Palestinian Economic Sector in 2015/2016The article examines an Audit Bureau report on the Ministry of National Economy’s 2015–2016 work, finding quota and commodity lists unchanged since 1997, prices not reflected, unclear allocation standards, and improper quota grants to some companies.
  6. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicFinancial Irregularities in the Palestinian Economic Sector, 2016Examines a Court of Accounts report on the Palestinian Deposit Insurance Corporation for fiscal year 2016, detailing improper disbursements, conflicts of interest, lack of a disclosure policy, and missing procedures for compensating depositors.
  7. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicA Reading of the Palestinian Economic LifelineExamines Palestine’s public debt and external financing as of 31-Aug-2019, including breakdowns of external and domestic debt, short-term bank loans, and donor budget support, based on Ministry of Finance statistics.
  8. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicExternal and Domestic Debt in Palestine in 2019Using Ministry of Finance statistics to August 2019, the article examines arrears owed to the government, cumulative arrears in 2019, and total public debt broken down into domestic and external components.
  9. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicFinancial Violations in the Palestinian Economic Sector in 2015The article examines the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) audit of Sand Company for Construction Industries for the year ended 31-12-2015, detailing failures in disclosure, weak internal controls, pricing practices, supplier agreements with Nesher, and delayed audits.
  10. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicPresident Trump's Deal — Trump Vision 2020Examines the Trump Vision 2020 proposals for Palestinian infrastructure and private-sector growth, detailing planned projects in energy, water, digital services, and tourism for the West Bank and Gaza Strip, with phased financing figures.
  11. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicThe U.S. President's Deal (Trump): Trump Vision 2020The article examines the economic provisions of the Deal of the Century (Trump Vision2020), detailing the "Peace to Prosperity" track and its programs for the West Bank and Gaza Strip, private-sector growth, infrastructure, reforms, and human capital.
  12. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicThe U.S. President's Deal (Trump): Trump Vision2020Translation of Chapter 22 (Political Framework — Part One: Economic Signals and Incentives) of the "Peace for Prosperity" plan, examining the Deal of the Century (Trump Vision2020) economic provisions, proposed investments and infrastructure projects.
  13. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicThe U.S. President's Deal (Trump): Trump Vision 2020Translation of Chapter 22 (Political Framework, Part One) of the Deal of the Century (Trump Vision 2020). It presents the economic “Peace for Prosperity” plan and its three initiatives addressing the economy, people, and governance for the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
  14. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicThe US President’s Deal (Trump): Trump Vision 2020This article examines Part One, Section One of the political framework of the "Deal of the Century" (Trump Vision 2020), summarizing and critiquing clauses on Palestinian governance, security, and territorial provisions affecting the Gaza Strip and West Bank.
  15. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicThe Deal of the Century, the Surrounding States, and a Look at MaysarahThe article examines Lebanon’s mounting external debts and default risk, compares per-capita external debt across several Arab countries using World Bank statistics, and discusses internal and external causes and four intervention “traps” faced by low-income countries.
  16. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicThe Culture of CrisesThe article examines Palestinian government emergency measures under the Emergency Law and their economic impact, reviewing public debt and Ministry of Finance statistics up to January 2020 and the likely effects on revenues and spending.
  17. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicStatistics of Economic Establishments Operating in Palestine in 2017The article examines 2017 Population and Establishments Census data from the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) on establishments and employee counts in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and discusses COVID-19 emergency impacts and proposed wage compensation measures by the Palestinian National Authority.
  18. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicEffects of the Coronavirus Pandemic on the Palestinian Economy: Relevant StatisticsThe article compares net public revenues for 1 Jan–31 Jul 2020 with the same period in 2019 using Ministry of Finance data, detailing declines in local tax and non-tax revenues, a rise in cigarette excise, and disputes over clearance revenues involving the Palestinian National Authority.
  19. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicEconomic Policies for the War on the COVID-19 Virus (International Monetary Fund)This article reproduces and discusses an IMF staff piece and a joint IMF/IMFC statement outlining two pandemic phases and policy measures aimed at saving lives, protecting jobs and firms, and supporting economic recovery.
  20. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicThe 2020 General Emergency Budget in Palestine: The Financing GapThis article analyses the 2020 general budget emergency law in Palestine, detailing reported revenues, financing sources and a 5,040 million sheqel financing gap. It examines declines in local taxation and clearance, and higher expenditures amid the COVID-19 emergency.
  21. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicStatistics and the Concerns of Funds in PalestineThis article examines the 2018 annual report of the Palestinian Alimony Fund, its investment as a loan to the Palestinian General Petroleum Authority, and Ministry of Finance statistics on Palestine’s public debt and related repayments and transfers.
  22. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicEffects of the Coronavirus Pandemic on the Palestinian EconomyThe article compares net revenues from 1 Jan–31 Jul 2020 with the same period in 2019 using Ministry of Finance data, detailing declines in local tax and non-tax revenues and disruptions in clearance revenues linked to the Palestinian National Authority’s refusal to accept transfers.
  23. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicNet Lending: When Public Revenue Becomes Public Debt in PalestineThe article examines how "net lending"—amounts deducted from clearance revenues—has reduced revenues for the Palestinian National Authority, increased public debt and domestic borrowing, and strained the general budget and private-sector payments.
  24. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicEmployee Salaries in the Security Sector in PalestineThe article examines audits and reports—notably by the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) and the Coalition for Integrity and Accountability - AMAN—on payroll records, promotions, allowances, and rank distribution within Palestine’s security sector.
  25. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicThe Idea of Development From Below in PalestineThe article examines a proposal for a bank in Palestine, largely owned by small borrowers and modeled on the Grameen Bank, to provide collateral-free microcredit backed by social guarantees. It discusses how conventional banks exclude the poor and the potential of grassroots development.