Palestine’s economy in ruins as Gaza war sets development back two decades

The relentless Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip has set back Palestine’s overall socioeconomic development by more than 20 years, according to a new UN report released on Thursday.

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Palestine’s economy in ruins as Gaza war sets development back two decades

Gaza conflict could spark rise in poverty, UN agencies warn

10 Nov 2023

Nearly 20 years of development progress could be wiped out in the Occupied Palestine Territories if the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues for a second full month, according to a UN report published on Thursday.

Decades of development efforts undermined by pandemic – FAO report

22 Sep 2021

COVID-19 has set back progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), undermining decades of development efforts, according to a new report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Pandemic threatens lost decade for development, UN report reveals

25 Mar 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has reversed development gains for millions in poor countries, creating an even more sharply unequal world, according to a new UN report released on Thursday. 