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The PA to receive 307 million Euros in aid from the EU in 2013
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Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, Mar. 20, 2013
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Reporting on a meeting in the donor group, the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee in March 2013 in Brussels:
“Yesterday [March 19, 2013], Prime Minister Fayyad welcomed the results of the meeting in Brussels with the donors whose commitments will allow the fulfillment of the needs of the PA, which are estimated at $1.2 billion for 2013. Fayyad said that the meeting of the [Ad Hoc] Liaison Committee (i.e., international group of donors), which has been established for this purpose, had been satisfactory.
Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide who heads the [Ad Hoc Liaison] Committee: ‘We have obtained more contributions. Therefore it looks as if we will be able to cover the deficit and this is good news.’ According to the organizers, Saudi Arabia will particularly contribute a portion of these funds.
The High Representative of [the Union for] Foreign Affairs [and Security Policies] of the EU, Catherine Ashton, explained that the 27 countries ‘will keep the same level of aid this year,’ of 300 million Euros as in 2012. She also announced [the donation of] additional aid in the amount of 7 million Euros ‘for dealing with the worsening of the financial crisis, which has befallen the PA.’”
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International donors group to give 1.2 billion to the PA for 2013
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Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, Mar. 20, 2013
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"Yesterday [March 19, 2013], Prime Minister Fayyad welcomed the results of the meeting in Brussels with the donors whose commitments will allow the fulfillment of the needs of the PA, which are estimated at $1.2 billion for 2013. Fayyad said that the meeting of the [Ad Hoc] Liaison Committee (i.e., international group of donors), which has been established for this purpose, had been satisfactory.
Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide who heads the [Ad Hoc Liaison] Committee: 'We have obtained more contributions. Therefore it looks as if we will be able to cover the deficit and this is good news.' According to the organizers, Saudi Arabia will particularly contribute a portion of these funds.
The High Representative of [the Union for] Foreign Affairs [and Security Policies] of the EU, Catherine Ashton, explained that the 27 countries 'will keep the same level of aid this year,' of 300 million Euros as in 2012. She also announced [the donation of] additional aid in the amount of 7 million Euros 'for dealing with the worsening of the financial crisis, which has befallen the PA.'"
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European donors increase aid to the PA in 2013 but will reconsider future aid
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website, Mar. 19, 2013
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"'After 20 years of support from donor countries like Norway, Palestinian institutions are now strong enough to serve as a basis for an independent Palestinian state. At today's meeting, the donors agreed to increase their contributions. But without a credible political process towards a two-state solution, it will become increasingly difficult for the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) to continue as before,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide...
'The Palestinians for their part must continue efforts to build an open, modern and effective state,' Mr Eide said.
'Efforts to solve Palestine's acute economic problems are essential, but will only be meaningful within the framework of a negotiated two-state solution. The Ad Hoc Liaison Committee has contributed to the development of effective Palestinian institutions, but we will have to seriously consider whether we can continue our efforts if the parties fail to take steps to promote political progress towards the establishment of an independent Palestinian state,' Mr Eide said."
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Norway donates $43 million in aid to the PA
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Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, Feb. 24, 2013
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Headline: “Norway extends emergency aid to the PA”
“The Norwegian government decided yesterday [Feb. 23, 2013] to rush and send emergency aid to the PA to pay salaries to the employees in the public sector. This is within the framework of aid granted to finance the important services that the Palestinian people needs in the education-, medical care- and security-sectors.
Norwegian Foreign Minister, Espen Barth Eide said that Palestine cannot continue to rely on those donors forever. He noted that the stability of the Palestinian economy will not be ensured in the absence of progress in the political negotiations, in a way that will make the end of the Israeli occupation possible and enable the Palestinians to again control their resources.
He said that the current financial distress requires all parties involved to grant more funds in 2013, and called on all donors to hurry and transfer aid to the Palestinian budget as soon as possible.
Barth Eide said that Norwegian aid to the Palestinian budget, which comes to US $43 million, will be transferred through the World Bank, to help build the public institutions of the State of Palestine.” |
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World Bank transferred $32 million to the PA from Britain, Australia, and Norway
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Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, Dec. 19, 2012
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Headline: “$32 million from the World Bank”
“The World Bank has transferred 32 million dollars to the Palestinian Authority from Britain, Australia, and Norway.
A press release issued yesterday by the Bank stated that the amount will aid the PA’s urgent budgetary needs and aid the educational services, medical treatment, other essential social services, and economic reforms now under way.”
Note: The report went on to say that the monies were transferred via a Bank-administered foundation that has transferred 931 million dollars since its founding in 2008.
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Canadian government funds shooting range in Jericho
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Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, July 10, 2012
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Headline: "Minister of the Interior inaugurates shooting range in Jericho with Canadian support and presence
"Minister of the Interior, Sa'id Abu Ali, stressed the importance of the completion of the light arms shooting range… This was during the inauguration of the light arms shooting range in Jericho yesterday, under the auspices of President Mahmoud Abbas, and funded by the Canadian government…
[Canadian ambassador to the PA] Chris Greenshields praised the wonderful accomplishment of the Canadian and Palestinian governments… He stressed the importance of cooperation and continued Canadian support of the Palestinian government and security forces."
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EU funds PA police academy and gives further 20 million euros for other projects
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Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, July 9, 2012
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| “Prime Minister Salam Fayyad, and President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso… inaugurated the Palestinian Academy for Security Sciences in Jericho… The Prime Minister [Fayyad] thanked the European Union and Canada for their important and vital help in establishing the police academy… At the end of the ceremony, Fayyad and Barroso signed an agreement according to which the European Union will transfer to the Palestinian Authority €20,000,000 … to develop a number of projects, foremost among them the construction of eight police stations in rural areas, and the construction of a rehabilitation and training center in the Jenin district.” |
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EU gives 8 million Euros to the [Palestinian] sector in Jerusalem
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Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, Mar. 15, 2012
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Headline: "Al-A'araj and the European Union sign 8 million Euro deal for support for [Palestinian] sector needs in Jerusalem"
"Head of the Office of the President, Hussein Al-A'araj, and EU representative to the Palestinian territories, John Gatt-Rutter, signed an agreement for 8 million Euro yesterday at the presidential headquarters in Ramallah, in support of different sectors in the city of Jerusalem, in the fields of education, health, tourism, and professional training, over the next three years."
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39.3% of the PA’s income in 2011 came from foreign aid, according to PA daily
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Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, Dec. 9, 2011
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Headline: "$3,589.7 million income, of which 36.5% [comprised of] aid and grants; $3,293 million government expenditure during 2010"
“The [PA] government’s expenditure in 2010 was $3,293 million… 56.5% of the expenditure went to salaries of public civil servants and security service employees... The general income was $3,589.7 million… 55.4% of the income was collected in taxes; 39.3% of the income represented aid.”
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EU announces the transfer of 45 million euros to the PA for salaries
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European Union @ United Nations, May 9, 2011
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"EU Commission approves additional € 85 million in support for Palestinian people in 2011"
"Summary: The European Commission has today decided to provide an additional financial package worth EUR 85 million for the occupied Palestinian territory under the 2011 budget. This comes in addition to the € 100 million already approved from European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument.
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Some EUR 45 million of the funds from today's decision will go towards salaries and pensions of vital workers, mainly doctors, nurses and teachers. A further EUR 40 million will be allocated for social allowances to vulnerable Palestinian families. These funds come in addition to the EUR 60 million provided to the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the EUR 40 million provided to United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) at the beginning of the year. At the request of Prime Minister Fayyad these funds have been advanced by an accelerated procedure in order to meet the Authority's urgent financial needs and to respect the EU's commitment to being a regular and reliable donor."
[http://www.eu-un.europa.eu/articles/en/article_11009_en.htm, Accessed May 9, 2011]
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The Netherlands contributed € 39 million to the Palestinian territories in 2010
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Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, Jan. 4, 2011
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According to the official Palestinian Authority daily, the Netherlands contributes € 39,928,716 annually to the Palestinian territories:
Headline: “The Netherlands participates in payment of salaries for this month to policemen and civil defense personnel”
“The government of The Netherlands has transferred its share, in the amount of 24,725,000 shekels (approximately € 4,903,806), for payment of salaries of the Palestinian police force and civil defense… The Netherlands Representative Office (NRO) to the Palestinian Authority announced yesterday that the participation… is part of the overall Dutch participation in the amount of € 39,928,716 which was transferred during 2010 for various activities in the Palestinian territories.”
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Official PA daily: US aid to the PA in 2010 totals $739.9 million
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Source:
Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, Nov. 11, 2010
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Headline: “During signing ceremony for grant, by video conference, and with the participation of American Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton – Fayyad: Washington’s budgetary assistance, in the amount of $150 million, shows confidence in the Palestinian financial system, and helps the PA to fulfill its commitments”
“Prime Minister Dr. Salam Fayyad said that the fact that the American administration has transferred the sum of $150 million directly to the treasury of the PA, in order to support its budget, shows the confidence of the donor countries and international financial institutions in the Palestinian financial system… This was during a ceremony, with the participation of American Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, by video conference, where it was announced that the American administration has transferred the sum of $150 million to the PA budget… It should be noted that after the transfer of the $150 million, the sum which the American administration will have transferred as direct budgetary aid to the PA for 2010 totals $225 million. It is also worthy of note that the US has been one of the greatest donors to our people during the course of the 2010 financial year, having transferred $739.9 million in aid, of which $237 million to UNRWA, to help the Palestinian refugees in the West Bank, Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. The total aid provided by the Administration to our people from 1994 until the end of the current financial year comes to $3,465 billion, most of which has been earmarked for funding initiatives in the areas of health, education, financial development, democracy, government, and infrastructure initiatives such as roads, water and sewage. This is in addition to direct aid to the PA treasury.” |
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PA daily: US transfers $150 million in aid to the PA; total 2010 aid reaches $739.9 million
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Source:
Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, Nov. 11, 2010
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US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced the transfer of an additional grant to the PA's general budget:
Headline: “During signing ceremony for grant, by video conference, and with the participation of American Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton – Fayyad: Washington’s budgetary assistance, in the amount of $150 million, shows confidence in the Palestinian financial system, and helps the PA to fulfill its commitments”
“Prime Minister Dr. Salam Fayyad said that the fact that the American administration has transferred the sum of $150 million directly to the treasury of the PA, in order to support its budget, shows the confidence of the donor countries and international financial institutions in the Palestinian financial system… This was during a ceremony, with the participation of American Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, by video conference, where it was announced that the American administration has transferred the sum of $150 million to the PA budget…
It should be noted that after the transfer of the $150 million, the sum which the American administration will have transferred as direct budgetary aid to the PA for 2010 totals $225 million. It is also worthy of note that the US has been one of the greatest donors to our people during the course of the 2010 financial year, having transferred $739.9 million in aid, of which $237 million to UNRWA, to help the Palestinian refugees in the West Bank, Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. The total aid provided by the Administration to our people from 1994 until the end of the current financial year comes to $3,465 billion, most of which has been earmarked for funding initiatives in the areas of health, education, financial development, democracy, government, and infrastructure initiatives such as roads, water and sewage. This is in addition to direct aid to the PA treasury.” |
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Hillary Clinton announces financial aid to the PA totaling close to $600 million
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Palestinian TV (Fatah), Nov. 10, 2010
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US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton:
"Today, I am pleased to announce that the United States has transferred an additional $150 million in direct assistance to the Palestinian Authority. This brings our direct budget assistance to a total of $225 million for the year and our overall support and investment to nearly $600 million this year. So let me thank the Prime Minister for his tireless efforts to realize the dreams of the Palestinian people and for being a consistent voice for progress and common sense." Click to view video |
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