Palestine launches its first agricultural cluster

The Palestinian government decided to allow investors to use Palestinian endowment lands in the West Bank for new agricultural projects that contribute to the advancement of the Palestinian economy and to protect them from Israeli expropriation.
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A Palestinian man refines sesame to be sold in markets, near Jenin in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Sept. 1, 2019. - REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman
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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The Palestinian government is moving forward in its 100-day plan that was approved in May to promote the Palestinian economy and strengthen partnership between the public and private sectors.

On Sept. 3, Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh announced that endowment lands in the West Bank will be available for investors.

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