Economics
Palestinian Economy May Grow 20%, Abbas Aide Says
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The Palestinian economy may grow 20 percent annually if there is peace with Israel, helping to wean it from dependence on international donors, said Mohammad Mustafa, the Palestinian president’s top economic adviser.
In the meantime, Palestinians are pushing ahead with development of a new West Bank financial center and what may be the biggest initial public offering yet when mobile phone operator Wataniya Palestine Telecom sells shares before the end of the year.