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Local Marketing of Irrigated Cash Crops in Palestine |
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Local Marketing of Irrigated Cash Crops in Palestine
 This study aims to analyse the marketing of irrigated agricultural cash crops in the West Bank. The study explores the problems facing this sector and offers some policies that may contribute to solving them, and in turn, lead to further growth and development in the sector. Solving such problems and improving agricultural marketing practices, may enhance food security situation both at the farmer's family level and at the national level.
The study concentrates on irrigated cash crops due to their significance in terms of productivity. Indeed, one irrigated dunum is approximately 28 times more productive than a rain-fed dunum.
In view of the current Israeli siege of the Gaza Strip, which has created agricultural problems in Gaza distinct from those in the West Bank, this study will examine the marketing of cash crops in the West Bank only. |
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Economic & Social Monitor, 18 |
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MAS’s Quarterly Social and Economic Monitor, Volume 18
 Economic activity: Palestinian GDP witnessed an overall increase of 6.4% in the 2nd quarter of 2009 compared with the 1st quarter of 2009. Consequently, GDP per capita also increased, by 5.6% for the same period.
Labor market: Labor force participation rate in the Palestinian Territories (PT) increased in the 2nd quarter of 2009 reaching 41.7%. But the increase was just in the West Bank (WB), while the rate in the Gaza Strip (GS) witnessed a decrease. Unemployment decreased to 22.2%. In the same quarter, average daily wages increased by 4% and 2.9% in WB and GS, respectively. Vacancies advertised in newspapers increased by 11.7% when compared to the previous quarter.
Public Finance: Government revenues totaled $356.4 million in the 2nd quarter of 2009, 27.3% of which were domestic revenues. Total public expenditure decreased by 12.1% to $626.2 million in the 2nd quarter of 2009 compared to the previous quarter. |
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Housing and Mortgage Loans in Palestine |
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 The aim of this study is to consider the Palestinian housing sector and to address the factors hindering its expansion. The study analyses the factors which affect the demand and supply of houses and the demand for mortgages, a key indicator of efficiency in the housing sector. The study reviews the sources of, and conditions for, mortgage lending in the Palestinian Territory and addresses the specific difficulties facing this type of lending.
The study reviews existing literature on the subject and presents data related to housing and housing investment. In order to estimate the potential demand on mortgage lending, the study reviews a survey that has been conducted to identify consumer preferences, their ability to buy houses, and the volume of their demand. The study also reviews the laws and regulations related to housing and mortgages along with the sources of and conditions attached to mortgage lending in the Palestinian Territory. |
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