Germany, PA sign cooperation agreement
$117 million agreement will see German investment in areas under PA control.
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News and updates about PA Economic Growth
World Bank: PA economy in deep crisis
In new report, World Bank says Palestinian Authority faces financing gap that could top $1.8 billion.
PA 'prime minister' blames Israel for financial woes
Mohammed Shtayyeh says PA's financial crisis caused by Israel offsetting terrorist salaries from PA tax funds.
Netanyahu insists on transferring millions to PA
Report: Israel transferred money to PA in order to prevent economic collapse, but the PA is unwilling to accept the money.
UN asks for donations for PA
United Nations urges donor states to provide $350 million in aid for the Palestinian Authority in 2019.
PA receives millions for Area C Arabs
PA receives aid from several European countries and UNDP meant to help the Palestinians' "steadfastness".
UN appeals for $547 million in aid to PA
UN launches appeal for $547 million to help 1.6 million Palestinian Arabs. The PA continues to spend its budget on terrorist salaries.
Saudis delay transfer of money to PA
PA says Saudi Arabia has failed to transfer its monthly financial aid for seven straight months.
World Bank calls on donors to help PA
World Bank says international donor support is a must to maintain the PA's budget-cutting achievements.
Report: Congress delaying aid to PA
PA says Congress members are delaying $159 million in aid in an effort to pressure the PA to relaunch negotiations with Israel.
PA confirms economic talks with Israel
PA Finance Minister confirms he met Israeli counterpart Kahlon to discuss an economic agreement to boost the PA economy.
Report: Israel to assist PA economically
Kahlon reportedly putting together a series of economic measures to help alleviate the pressure on the Palestinian population.
Saudi Arabia Increases Financial Aid to the PA
Saudi Arabia to increase its monthly aid to PA to $20 million, bringing its yearly aid to the PA budget to $60 million.
IMF Calls for Donor Support for PA Territories
International Monetary Fund calls for more donor aid to support the economic recovery of the PA-assigned areas.
Abbas Threatens Israel Over Frozen Tax Revenues
PA chairman tells European leaders he will stop security coordination with Israel if it continues to withhold the PA’s tax revenue.
Kerry Concerned Over 'Viability' of PA
Kerry warns PA may cease to exist if it does not soon receive tax revenue which has been withheld by Israel.
IMF: Gaza War Pushed PA Economy to Recession
Last summer's Gaza drove the Palestinian economy into its first contraction since 2006, says International Monetary Fund.
Saudi Arabia Gives the PA $60 Million
Saudi Arabia provides the PA with $60 million, covering the Kingdom's financial contribution to the PA for October, November and December.
Washington Reviewing Financial Aid to PA
The United States reviewing its annual $440-million aid package to the PA because of its effort to join the ICC, says State Department.
PA Reports Increase in Imports from Israel
The PA has seen an increase in both importing from Israel and exporting to Israel, according to new statistics.
PA Wants to Drill for Oil in Judea and Samaria
PA announces tender for oil exploration, ignores the fact that the exploration area is in a region under Israeli control.
Financial Crisis? PA Planning Airport and Railway
PA announces several new transportation related projects and is even seeking to expand into areas under Israeli control.
IMF: Failure of Peace Talks Will Hurt PA Economy
New IMF report says that success in peace talks could boost the PA’s economic growth, but failure could cause increased debt.
Abbas: We Can't Pay Salaries, it's Israel's Fault
PA Chairman blames Israeli "occupation" for his entity's difficult economic situation.
Israel, PA Agree to Resume Economic Cooperation
Finance Minister Yair Lapid and PA counterpart agree to resume economic times frozen since November.
Sweden May Slash its Aid to the PA
Sweden is considering slashing its aid to the PA because of a lack of progress in achieving a two-state solution, says a Swedish minister.
PA Official: The Financial Crisis is Getting Worse
The PA is $4.2 billion in internal and external debt, announces its deputy prime minister.
Kerry's Plan for PA Receives Cool Reception
A $4 billion U.S. plan to boost the PA's met with a cool response as PA leaders insist on a political dimension to the stimulus.
Kerry Announces Plan to Boost PA Economy
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry unveils plan to boost the PA's economy by attracting $4 billion in private investment.
U.S. Quietly Unblocks Financial Aid to PA
The United States has quietly unblocked almost $500 million in aid to the Palestinian Authority which had been frozen by Congress.
Donors Progress in Raising Funds for Failing PA
International donors are making progress toward finding the $1.2 billion needed to help fund the PA, officials say.
PA Asks the World: Help Our Failing Economy
The Palestinian Authority has urged the world to step up financial aid and press Israel to allow economic development.
IMF Warns Over PA Economy in New Report
The International Monetary Fund calls on Israel and the PA to help support the economy of Gaza and Judea and Samaria.
Saudis Offer More Money to Cash-Strapped PA
Saudi Arabia will contribute $20 million each month to the Palestinian Authority, a Saudi official says.
PA to Receive $100 Million from Saudi Arabia
The Palestinian Authority, facing its worst financial crisis ever, will receive financial assistance from Saudi Arabia.
Abbas Warns of Hardships Without Arab 'Safety Net'
PA Chairman warns that if Arab countries don't deliver on their promised 'safety net', the PA will be in a difficult situation.
Arab League Chief to Visit Ramallah
Arab League chief Nabil al-Arabi will visit Ramallah and focus on a financial "safety net" to ease the economic crisis in the PA government.
Fayyad: Arab Countries Evading Commitment to PA
PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad calls for an urgent Arab summit to address the PA's financial crisis.
PA Government Workers Go on Strike
Employees of the Palestinian Authority government across Judea and Samaria start a strike over unpaid salaries. As usual, they blame Israel.
Fayyad Urges Arabs to Follow Up on 'Safety Net'
PA prime minister Salam Fayyad urges Arab League nations to make good on $100 million a month in pledged "safety net" funds.
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