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Regional Infrastructure Trunk Council (RITC)
A mechanism designed to coordinate regional infrastructure development.
The Portland Trust developed a proposal for a Regional Infrastructure Trunk Council (RITC) in 2006/07. RITC is a mechanism for developing and implementing infrastructure projects across Egypt, Israel, Jordan and the Palestinian Territory.
Regional infrastructure development would help encourage cross-border cooperation, create jobs and economic opportunities and accelerate the development of the Palestinian economy. However post-conflict infrastructure development requires planning and coordination among neighbouring countries. Structures and institutions therefore need to be in place to allow regional discussion and agreements to be made. Pre-planning would also help maximise the impact of aid after peace is secured.
The RITC proposal provides:
- a structure;
- a set of financing principles; and
- an incremental decision-making process for the effective planning and delivery of major infrastructure.
Regional governments have expressed their support of the concept.