An-Najah University Journal for Research - Humanities (B) ISSN: 1727-8449
Volume 22 , Issue 3 , 2008, Pages: 0759-0793
Economic Characteristics of the Population in the Palestinian Territories in the Second Quarter of 2006 Compared with Those in 1997
Maher Abu Saleh
maherabusaleh@yahoo.com
Received : 21-10-2007 , Accepted : 27-02-2008
Language: Arabic
Abstract
This study shows the factual features of the economic structure of the population in the Palestinian Territories. Its significance comes from the fact that this structure is one of the important principles and indicators whose results assist in devising developmental policies in all aspects of the populations’ life. The Social development plans, with all educational, cultural and health sides, etc. can't be implemented without economic development. Therefore, the relationship between them is indispensable. After studying and analaysing different elements embodied in this research, the following results have been the most important: 1) There have been arise in the percentage of unemployment and in the average of the economic activity – both in general and private ones. 2) The highest percentage of manpower in Palastinian Territories for males and females – appeared between ages of 35 to 39 years, that is, 58.3% in both sexes. 3) The majority of labourers of Palastinians working inside the Palastinian Territories make up 91.2% of manpower. 4) There has been arise in some economic activities in 2006, such as those in trade, restaurants, hotels, agriculture and forestry. 5) The average of the daily pay, of Palastinians working in Israel and settlements, has been twice as those working in the Palastinian Territories. Relying on to the above mentioned results, the following recommendations have been put forward: - To work earnestly to accommodate thousands of Palastinians who were working in Israel and its settlements. - To support agriculture, fishing and forestry with all possible means because this support will enhance people's steadfastness and prevent the Israelis from confiscating the land. - Ask the Palastinian researchers to carry out more at analytical and objective studies to determine the Palastinian organizations needs for specialized technical personnel. - To raise the average daily pay in the Palastinian Territories with the aim of discouraging Palastinians to go and work in Israel and its settlements. - It is important to set up feasible studies that contribute to the solution of the problem of unemployment, specialy in Gasa Strip where the rate has risen to 34%.
http://www.najah.edu/index.php?page=2150&l=en&extra=%26id%3D345
Volume 22 , Issue 3 , 2008, Pages: 0759-0793
Economic Characteristics of the Population in the Palestinian Territories in the Second Quarter of 2006 Compared with Those in 1997
Maher Abu Saleh
maherabusaleh@yahoo.com
Received : 21-10-2007 , Accepted : 27-02-2008
Language: Arabic
Abstract
This study shows the factual features of the economic structure of the population in the Palestinian Territories. Its significance comes from the fact that this structure is one of the important principles and indicators whose results assist in devising developmental policies in all aspects of the populations’ life. The Social development plans, with all educational, cultural and health sides, etc. can't be implemented without economic development. Therefore, the relationship between them is indispensable. After studying and analaysing different elements embodied in this research, the following results have been the most important: 1) There have been arise in the percentage of unemployment and in the average of the economic activity – both in general and private ones. 2) The highest percentage of manpower in Palastinian Territories for males and females – appeared between ages of 35 to 39 years, that is, 58.3% in both sexes. 3) The majority of labourers of Palastinians working inside the Palastinian Territories make up 91.2% of manpower. 4) There has been arise in some economic activities in 2006, such as those in trade, restaurants, hotels, agriculture and forestry. 5) The average of the daily pay, of Palastinians working in Israel and settlements, has been twice as those working in the Palastinian Territories. Relying on to the above mentioned results, the following recommendations have been put forward: - To work earnestly to accommodate thousands of Palastinians who were working in Israel and its settlements. - To support agriculture, fishing and forestry with all possible means because this support will enhance people's steadfastness and prevent the Israelis from confiscating the land. - Ask the Palastinian researchers to carry out more at analytical and objective studies to determine the Palastinian organizations needs for specialized technical personnel. - To raise the average daily pay in the Palastinian Territories with the aim of discouraging Palastinians to go and work in Israel and its settlements. - It is important to set up feasible studies that contribute to the solution of the problem of unemployment, specialy in Gasa Strip where the rate has risen to 34%.
http://www.najah.edu/index.php?page=2150&l=en&extra=%26id%3D345
