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The National Early Recovery and Reconstruction Plan for Gaza 2014
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Setting the Context
The recent assault on Gaza is a reminder of the destabilizing impact and the heavy
toll that Israel’s decades long occupation exerts on Palestinians and will continue
to exert, so long as the goal of an independent Palestinian state in fulfillment of
international law and consensus remains elusive. The status quo is unsustainable.
A comprehensive and just peaceful settlement is essential to stopping the
continuing, destructive conflict. Only an independent Palestinian state, free of
Israeli occupation, can ensure peace, stability and security, side by side with Israel
on the 1967 borders.
Unifying all Palestinian territory under one effective government is an imperative
for the Palestinian people and for a viable and prosperous state. The formation of
the National Consensus Government is an essential first step in that direction and
in ensuring national unity. The challenges facing the Government are numerous,
spanning complex administrative, financial, legal, economic, and security issues.
Added to those is the momentous task of reconstructing Gaza and economic
recovery across the whole Palestinian territory, all against the backdrop of a
deteriorating economic situation, high unemployment, decreased financial
support, and continued Israeli occupation and colonization.
The success of the National Consensus Government in meeting these challenges
is the success of national unity in ensuring the economic and institutional
foundations of an independent Palestinian state. The challenges are grave but can
be met by the Government, provided that there is strong local and international
political support and generous financial and technical support from donor
countries, and provided that Israel upholds its obligations under international law
and removes its destructive restrictions on Palestinian freedom.
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Counting the Losses
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The National Consensus Government: Priority Agenda
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The Vision for Gaza: Integration and Economic Development
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The Private Sector: A Key Role in Economic Revival