VOL. XLIV

No 37

10-September-2001

PALESTINE

World BankProvides $36.5Mn In Assistance To Palestinians In FY2001

The World Bankannounced on 6 August that it had approved a total of $36.5mn in specialfinancing to support four development projects in Palestine during the fiscalyear (FY) 2001 (July 2000 to June 2001) a 21.6% rise over the figure of $30mnfor FY2000. In a statement, the Bank explained that all credits to the WestBank and Gaza have 40 years maturity, including a 10-year grace period,...