MAS Conference 2010: The Unity of the Palestinian Economy a Key for Ending the Occupation and Achieving Sustainable Development
The Unity of the Palestinian Economy a Key for Ending the Occupation and Achieving Sustainable Development MAS held its fifth conference on Jan 23 and 24, 2011. Many experts and dignitaries attended the conference, including the Prime Minister and other government officials, academics, economists and representatives of the private sector. The main focus of the conference this year was on the importance of achieving economic unity while attempting to build a viable Palestinian state. In light of this, the papers discussed examined various options for reducing the effects of geographic separation and provided policy recommendations that sought to encourage the establishment of networks among citizens, thus facilitating the movement of goods and financial and labor capital. The papers also emphasize developing the institutions of the Palestinian state and distributing these institutions more equally across the country in order to achieve maturity, efficiency and justice.