VOL. XLIV

No 42

15-October-2001

PALESTINE

IntifadaAggravating Structural Weaknesses Of Palestinian Economy, Says UNCTAD

Theal-Aqsa intifada, which began in September 2000, has halted economic growth andaggravated the Palestinian economys long-stranding structural weaknesses,according to the UN Conference on Trade and Developments (UNCTADs) annualreport on its assistance to the Palestinian people. The report notes that thePalestinian economy started to recover in 1997 and enjoyed vigorous growthin...