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Economic overview: Real per capita GDP for the West Bank and Gaza Strip (WBGS) declined by about one-third between 1992 and 1996 due to the combined effect of falling aggregate incomes and rapid population growth. The downturn in economic activity was largely the result of Israeli closure policies - the imposition of border closures in response to security incidents in Israel - which disrupted labor and commodity market relationships between Israel and the WBGS. The most serious social effect of this downturn was rising unemployment, which in the WBGS during the 1980s was generally under 5%; by 1995 it had risen to over 20%. Israel's use of comprehensive closures during the next three years decreased and, in 1998, Israel implemented new policies to reduce the impact of closures and other security procedures on the movement of Palestinian goods and labor. Recovery was upended in the last quarter of 2000 with the outbreak of violence, which triggered tight Israeli closures of Palestinian self-rule areas and severely disrupted trade and labor movements. In 2001, and even more severely in 2002, Israeli military measures in Palestinian Authority areas resulted in the destruction of much capital plant and administrative structure, widespread business closures, and a sharp drop in GDP. Including Gaza Strip, the UN estimates that more than 100,000 Palestinians out of the 125,000 who used to work in Israel, in Israeli settlements, or in joint industrial zones have lost their jobs. In addition, about 80,000 Palestinian workers inside the Territories are losing their jobs. International aid of $2 billion in 2001-02 to the West Bank and Gaza Strip prevented the complete collapse of the economy. --- West Bank and Gaza Strip GDP: purchasing power $2.468 billion (2003 est.) GDP - real growth rate: -22% in the West Bank, 4.5% in the Gaza Strip (2003 est.) GDP - per capita: purchasing power parity - $800 in the West Bank (2002 est.) $600 in the Gaza Strip (2003 est.) GDP - composition by sector: agriculture: 9% industry: 28% services: 63% (2002 est.) Population below poverty line: 60% (2003 est.) Inflation rate (consumer prices): 2.2% Labour Force: NA Labour force by occupation: agriculture: 13%, industry 21%, services 66% (1996) Unemployment rate: 60% (2003 est.) Budget: revenues: $676.6 million expenditures: $1.155 billion, including capital expenditures of NA (2003 est.) Agricultural products: olives, citrus, vegetables; beef, diary products Industries: generally small family businesses that produce cement, textiles, soap, olive-wood carvings, and mother-of-pearl souvenirs; the Israelis have established some small-scale, modern industries in the settlements and industrial centers Industrial production growth rate: NA Electricity Production: NA kWh - note: electricity supplied by Israel Electricity consumption: NA kWh Electricity imports: NA kWh - note: electricity supplied by Israel (2001) Exports: $603 million f.o.b. Export commodities: citrus, flowers Export partners: Israel, Egypt Imports: $1.9 billion c.i.f. Import partners: Israel, Egypt Debt - external: $108 million (1997) Economic aid - receipient: $2.8 billion (2001 est.) Currency: new Israeli shekel (ILS - West Bank & Gaza Strip); Jordanian dinar (JOD - West Bank) Currency code: ILS; JOD Exchange rates: new Israeli shekels per US dollar - 4.5541 (2003), 4.7378 (2002), 4.2057 (2001), 4.0773 (2000), 4.1397 (1999); Jordanian dinars per US dollar - fixed rate of 0.7090 (from 1996) Fiscal year: calendar year (since 1 January 1992)1
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The economy of the Palestinian territories refers to the economy of the territories under the administration of the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip .
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The economy of the Palestinian territories refers to the economy of the Palestinian territories , which comprise the West Bank and the Gaza Strip .
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National economy The economy of the State of Palestine refers to the economic activity of the State of Palestine .
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National economy The economy of the State of Palestine refers to the economic activity of the State of Palestine .
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The economy of Palestine refers to the economic activity of Palestine .Palestine receives substantial financial aid from various international donors , including governments and international organizations .In 2020, the inflation rate was -0.7% and the unemployment rate was 25.9%.While exports were recorded at US$ 1 billion, with an import value of US$6 billion.Contributors to the national economy is service sector (47%), wholesale and repair (19%), manufacturing (12%), agriculture (7%), finance and banking (3%), construction (5%), information technology (5%) and transportation sector (2%).This aid is crucial for supporting the Palestinian Authority and funding public services and development projects.Palestinians working abroad send money back to their families in Palestine.These remittances provide a significant source of income for many households.Palestinian economy relies heavily on donations and international aid from various sources, including UNRWA , Qatar, Turkey, the European Union, and non-governmental organizations.Contribution to the economy also comes from remittances sent by the Palestinian diaspora .Gazans experience additional difficulties as they are subjected to a siege, with Israel controlling the movement of people and goods in and out of Gaza.Nonetheless, there are limited business opportunities available in Gaza.Contrastingly, the West Bank provides Palestinians with more diverse opportunities.Some individuals own businesses in tourism-driven areas such as Bethlehem and Jerusalem, as tourism serves as a significant source of income.Others engage in various types of enterprises in cities like Ramallah and Hebron , ranging from trading to construction and IT services.Furthermore, approximately 100,000 Palestinians find employment in Israeli companies as low-cost labor, earning significantly less than the average Israeli worker.While trade is restricted due to political factors, Palestine does engage in some export activities.Palestinian products, such as agricultural goods and traditional crafts, are exported to regional and international markets.Despite the challenges, tourism plays a role in the Palestinian economy.The historical and cultural significance of places like Bethlehem and Jerusalem draws tourists.Agriculture remains a crucial sector, with Palestinians cultivating crops, producing olive oil, and raising livestock.Some Palestinians work in various service industries, including education, healthcare, and technology.Palestine hosts numerous international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and humanitarian agencies, which contribute to the local economy and provide employment.The Observatory of Economic Complexity ."Palestine* - European Commission" . civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu . 29 January 2024 .This Week in Palestine .How Israel damages Palestine's economy by limiting tourism in Jerusalem ."Hebron, the wealthiest, most high-tech Palestinian Authority City" . the Jewish Community of Hebron . 6 April 2016 .
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