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TBN, 15 May 2009. Lessons in Economic Development from Israel and Palestine David Freud Director, The Portland Trust. The Portland Trust Aim to promote peace and stability between Israelis and Palestinians through economic development.
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TBN, 15 May 2009 Lessons in Economic Development from Israel and Palestine David FreudDirector, The Portland Trust
The Portland Trust Aim to promote peace and stability between Israelis and Palestinians through economic development. Founded in 2003 by Sir Ronald Cohen and Sir Harry Solomon. We are a private not-for-profit British foundation. Offices in London, Ramallah and Tel Aviv.
Regional Infrastructure Trunk Council Sponsors RITC Board Donor Liaison Committee CEO/ Management Specialists / Experts Staff Palestinian Liaison Committee Egyptian Liaison Committee Israeli Liaison Committee Jordanian Liaison Committee
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMME • 15,000 affordable housing units by 2013 • $1bn investment programme $150 million from donors to fund infrastructure and public facilities LEVERAGING IN • $100 million for value of land • $100 million – 10% deposits by home owners • $650 million – 15 year fixed mortgages
The Portland Trust 42 Portland Place London W1B 1NB Azrieli 3 132 Menachem Begin Road Tel Aviv 67011 P.O. Box Al Bireh 4102 Ramallah Al Masyoun Website: www.portlandtrust.org