December 2019

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Main reports: The World Bank’s Finance for Jobs project officially launched the first employment-focused Development Impact Bond in Palestine on 5 November.

The United Nations General Assembly sent a strong message of support UNRWA on 13 December, by extending its mandate of providing essential services to Palestinian refugees until 2023.

For the 7th consecutive year, Palestine celebrated the Global Entrepreneurship Week, held between 18-24 November.

The Al-Quds index decreased by 1.1% in November from the previous month, reaching 517.7 points on the last day of trading.