June 2013

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Main reports: Between January and April 2013, the Palestinian Authority received 47% of the expected foreign aid budget support for the year, but only 9% of the budgeted development financing assistance.

On World Information Society Day, statistics were issued regarding the use of Information and Communication Technology by Palestinian households and firms.

On 29 May President Mahmoud Abbas signed a Decree Law establishing the Palestinian Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC).

MercyCorps and Rogue Venture Partners announced plans to launch Gaza Sky Geeks, a business accelerator that will be the first of its kind in the Gaza Strip.