West Bank

The resolution of the ongoing dispute about the West Bank and Gaza Strip will likely depend on the outcome of peace negotiations between Israeli and Palestinian leaders. As the future of the Palestinian people arguably rests on what happens after peace becomes a reality, RAND has focused on and recommended policies for economic and infrastructure development in a post-peace era.

Research conducted by: Palestine Initiative; Center for Middle East Public Policy

Reports (9)

Three Proposed Initiatives for Improving Mobility, Quality of Life, and Economic Growth in the West Bank: A Visual Summary — Aug 25, 2010

Describes three demonstration projects based on the Arc, RAND's proposal for a sweeping infrastructure corridor linking urban centers, within and between the West Bank and Gaza.

The RAND Palestine Initiative - Arabic Translation — May 19, 2009

A description of the Arc, RAND's proposal for a sweeping infrastructure corridor linking urban centers, within and between the West Bank and Gaza.

The RAND Palestine Initiative - Hebrew Translation — May 19, 2009

A description of the Arc, RAND's proposal for a sweeping infrastructure corridor linking urban centers, within and between the West Bank and Gaza.

The RAND Palestine Initiative — May 7, 2009

A description of the Arc, RAND's proposal for a sweeping infrastructure corridor linking urban centers, within and between the West Bank and Gaza.

The West Bank of Israel: Point of No Return? — Jan 1, 1989

Discusses the causes of the intifada — the Palestinian uprising on the West Bank — as well as its evolution and institutionalization, and its ultimate goals.

Some Sociological and Economic Aspects of Refugee Camps on the West Bank — Jan 1, 1971

This report makes comparisons between the camp refugees and the noncamp population near Jalazon, Jordan, and records observations that may be applied to the camps on the West Bank in general.

Economic Structure and Development Prospects of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip — Jan 1, 1971

The 1967 Six Day War united economies of different structure and levels of development — Israel and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip — and disrupted past economic ties between the occupied territories and other Arab states.

Israel and the Palestinian Occupied Territories: Military-Political Issues in the Debate — Jan 1, 1971

A study of Israeli views on the disposition of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

Israel's Occupation of the West Bank : The First Two Years. — Jan 1, 1970

Outlines the changes in policies of the Israel military authorities during the initial period of occupation of the West Bank of Jordan. The Israel government's primary concern after June 1967 was to maintain a secure military position on the West Ba...

My RAND ?

Saved Items

Recommended