A catalogue of relevant resources related to economic reconstruction is being assembled and contributions are invited, demonstrating detailed and technical approaches to infrastructure reconstruction, urban development planning, and economic development in the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem. This call extends to completed works and ongoing and proposed projects that meet the criteria. A diverse array of contributors is encouraged to submit relevant work and to reach out within networks for fitting submissions. An executive summary of selected submissions will be made accessible on a public website for reference by groups such as bilateral donors, development, and government agencies.

Selection Criteria:
  • Timeframe: works are being sought which are completed or initiated after 2000. This includes ongoing and proposed projects currently in development.
  • Content Requirements: focus is on extended, comprehensive papers, in-depth policy analyses, and detailed reports of private sector projects. Submissions must be no longer than four A4 pages, with a preference for more substantial and thorough documents. Short newspaper articles or opinion pieces do not meet the criteria.
  • Geographical Focus: must be centred around the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem. Works may reference regional entities like Egypt or Jordan as part of a broader regional or global network.
  • Technical and Policy Focus: should be centred on infrastructure reconstruction, urban planning, and economic development, with particular interest in projects addressing connectivity in and out of Gaza. Policy papers should delve into reconstruction and economic development topics such as land ownership laws and strategies for easing import-export restrictions.
  • Source of Work: particularly interested in submissions drafted or commissioned by private entities (non-state actors).
  • Political Neutrality: submissions must maintain a technical and policy-driven focus. They should address specific strategies and development policies, avoiding political speculation and not targeting specific political entities, such as the Palestinian Authority. It is recognised certain political assumptions may be made to enable critical analysis; however political advocacy submissions will not meet the criteria.
How to contribute:

Submissions are welcomed from those who have conducted relevant work or know of potential contributors in their networks. Please ensure that submissions adhere to the criteria outlined above.

We ask respondents to confirm:

  • title of the work,
  • author(s),
  • short (max 1 page) summary,
  • direct links to the report and/or agency that produced it

Please send your submissions or inquiries to [email protected]