AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWomen’s Finance: An OECD- and EU-backed report covering the Palestinian Authority says financial barriers are holding back women’s economic participation across MENA. Regionally, 42% of women have bank accounts, compared with 57% of men, and women are involved in just 13.4% of businesses. Closing the labor-force participation gap could boost regional GDP by 54%. Development Ties: A Palestinian prime minister’s adviser called for deeper cooperation with Malaysia on development and diplomacy, though no specific economic initiatives were announced. Aid Funding: UNRWA faces an $80 million shortfall that threatens its operations, adding pressure to essential services as Gaza faces severe shelter needs.
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