Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIII

No 23

7-Jun-2010

PALESTINE

Landmark $500Mn Mortgage Finance Program Launched In Palestine

The World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) will provide technical assistance to implement a $500mn mortgage finance program for Palestine. The program, announced by Palestinian President Mahmud 'Abbas on 2 June, aims to double the number of Palestinian families who are able to purchase homes, by...