11.23.2004
Banca Mondiale: l'economia palestinese e' in crisi.
BBC NEWS | Business | Palestinian economy in decline: "Despite a short-lived increase in Palestinian jobs in 2003, the economy is performing well below its potential, said a World Bank report.
Unemployment stood at 25%, compared with 10% before the uprising against Israeli occupation four years ago.
Young people are particularly hard hit with 37% out of work, compared with 14% four years ago.
But 104,000 new jobs were created last year during a brief easing of violence and border closures.
However, during the first half of this year, the Palestinian economy lost more than 22,000 jobs.
Last year's growth rate of 6% can also be attributed to this temporary gap in violence, the report said." ¶ 18:44
Unemployment stood at 25%, compared with 10% before the uprising against Israeli occupation four years ago.
Young people are particularly hard hit with 37% out of work, compared with 14% four years ago.
But 104,000 new jobs were created last year during a brief easing of violence and border closures.
However, during the first half of this year, the Palestinian economy lost more than 22,000 jobs.
Last year's growth rate of 6% can also be attributed to this temporary gap in violence, the report said." ¶ 18:44
