About MAS

 Who we are?

The Palestine Economic Policy Research institute (MAS) was founded in Jerusalem in 1994 as an independent non-profit institution to contribute to the policy-making process by conducting economic and social policy research. Seventeen years and over two hundred publications later, MAS is proud of its record of applying the highest standards of intellectual independence, relevance and methodological excellence in its economic and social research and analysis, and its contribution to  sustainable socio-economic development in Palestine.

 
Mission
 
MAS is dedicated to producing sound and innovative policy research, relevant to the economic and social development in Palestine, with the aim of assisting policy-makers and fostering public participation in the formulation of economic and social policies.
 
Strategic objectives

1. Promoting knowledge-based policy formulation by conducting economic and social policy research in accordance with the expressed priorities and needs of decision-makers.
2. Evaluating economic and social policies and their impact at different levels for correction and review of existing policies.
3. Providing a forum for free, open and democratic public debate among all stakeholders on the socio-economic policy-making process.
4. Disseminating up-to-date social and economic information and research results.
5. Providing technical and expert advice to PNA bodies, the private sector, and NGO's to enhance their engagement and participation in policy formulation.
6. Strengthening economic and social policy research capabilities and resources in Palestine.