Mission
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. |
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.
October 2008: Palestinian Business and Investment Forum
Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and other keynote speakers will discuss unique investment opportunities at the October 14th Palestinian Business and Investment Forum (PBIF) in Washington, D.C. For additional information or to register for the PBIF, please click here.
August 2008: U.S.-Palestinian Partnership Newsletter
Click here to read the August 2008 UPP Newsletter, which contains updates on Partnership progress and information about upcoming activities.
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August 1: American Charities for Palestine Signs "Historic" Partnership Agreement with USAID
A newly launched partnership between U.S.-Palestinian Partnership co-chair Ziad Asali’s American Charities for Palestine and USAID aims to expand U.S. private donor assistance to Palestinians living in West Bank and Gaza, particularly in the areas of education and health.
July 1: Senator Kerry visits the Intel Computer Clubhouse in Ramallah
Senator Kerry tours the Intel Computer Clubhouse in Ramallah and speaks with the Minister of Youth and Sports and a group of Palestinian young people about the needs of youth in the West Bank and the work of the U.S.-Palestinian Partnership.
July 1: Social Edge on PIC
A discussion on private sector development in Palestine led by Adam Neiman, Palestine Investment Conference attendee and CEO of No Sweat Apparel.
Summer 2008: The Aspen Idea
U.S.-Palestinian Partnership Program Director Mickey Bergman explains the work of the Partnership and reflects on a trip to the West Bank by Partnership leadership.
U.S. business leaders will learn about key Palestinian investment opportunities at an October 14 conference convened by the UPP and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C.
Palestinian ventures featured at the event will represent some of the top job-creation projects exhibited in May at the Palestine Investment Conference
(PIC) in Bethlehem.
Learn more or register for the PBIF.
