Mission

Launched by President George W. Bush, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and U.S. business leaders, the U.S.-Palestinian Partnership (UPP) focuses on creating economic opportunity for the Palestinian people and helping prepare Palestinian youth for the responsibilities of citizenship and good governance. UPP was launched to facilitate progress toward a two-state solution, wherein Israel and Palestine can live side by side, in peace, security and prosperity. By demonstrating a willingness to work with responsible Palestinian leaders and institutions, this public-private partnership aims to increase support for a Palestinian leadership committed to peace and willing to negotiate the political compromises required to reach this important goal.

The Partnership is presently focused on enhancing four youth centers to inspire, educate, and prepare Palestinian youth; developing quick impact projects to promote job creation and economic growth; and encouraging investment opportunities through Prime Minister Salam Fayyad's Palestine Investment Conference.

What's New

	July 1: Senator Kerry visits the Intel Computer Clubhouse in Ramallah Watch the video.
	July 1: Social Edge on PIC Private Sector Development in Palestine
	Summer 2008: The Aspen Idea The Business of Peace, by Mickey Bergman
	May 29: The Economist The Palestinian economy; It all depends on the politics