UK government announces £10 Million contribution for Palestinian Authority.
The UK Government has announced a contribution of £10 million to help the Palestinian Authority to improve the lives of its people. The Department for International Development will provide the £10 million directly to the Palestinian Authority’s budget through the World Bank-led Financial Management Reform Trust Fund. This £10 million will bring total UK financial assistance to the Palestinians this year to £61 million.
Prime Minister Tony Blair made the announcement at a meeting in London this week with the Palestinian Authority and delegates from 30 countries including the USA.
The World Bank has reported major improvements in the Palestinian Authority’s financial management since 2002. Aid support direct to its budget has played a big part in achieving this.
Country: United Kingdom
Subject: Assistance, Palestine question
Publication Date: 03/03/2005