Damages to Physical Structures Estimated at $18.5 billion as of end January
WASHINGTON, April 2, 2024 – The cost of damage to critical infrastructure in Gaza is estimated at around $18.5 billion according to a new report released today by the World Bank and the United Nations, with financial support of the European Union. That is equivalent to 97% of the combined GDP of the West Bank and Gaza in 2022.
Continue readingDamages to Physical Structures Estimated at $18.5 billion as of end January
WASHINGTON, April 2, 2024 – The cost of damage to critical infrastructure in Gaza is estimated at around $18.5 billion according to a new report released today by the World Bank and the United Nations, with financial support of the European Union. That is equivalent to 97% of the combined GDP of the West Bank and Gaza in 2022.
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The scope of work is anticipated to include the following: (i) Needs assessment of the JSC-KRM to validate the needs of the system; (ii) Review of options for IT equipment and hardware through carrying out of a comprehensive review of available technologies and recommending hardware requirements which will be subsequently purchased by the JSC.(iii) Program and establish data collection protocol for testing and adoption by JSC technical staff; (iv) Provide advice for cost estimation and human resource capacity for delivery control; (v) processing procedures/guidelines for IT operation and maintenance; (vi) Providing training and employment and encouraging innovation in the Gaza IT sector through execution of the above tasks.
On Thursday, October 30, the World Bank Group endorsed a new assistance strategy for the Palestinian territories. The new strategy focuses on supporting state building through service delivery and job creation.
“The Strategy will balance short-term stabilization and Gaza reconstruction activities with operations and analysis that promote sustainable growth,” said Inger Andersen, World Bank Regional Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa, who just returned from the Palestinian territories. “We are keen on developing longer-term opportunities to unleash the Palestinian entrepreneurial spirit, engine for growth with social justice,” continued Andersen.
Netherlands for the World Bank 