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MDLF Director General Dr. Tawfiq AlBudairi , met with a senior
World Bank delegation headed by Ms. Ayat Suleiman, Director of Urban Planning
and Rural and Social Development at the World Bank in Washington. The delegation
also comprised World Bank’s Director of Developmental Projects, Phillip Bion.
The visit aimed to learn about the role of local government sector in Palestine
and urban planning processes. It was attended by heads of MDLF departments.
ALBudairi welcomed the visiting delegation and expressed MDLF
deep gratitude for the aid and support provided by the World Bank to the
Palestinian people, especially after the last war on the Gaza Strip. He underscored
the productive partnership with the World Bank and commended the efforts made
to reinforce local government units. He also reiterated the necessity to
enhance cooperation into new areas and programs. MDLF provided detailed
presentation of its programs and projects, implemented by West Bank and Gaza
Strip municipalities.
The programs and projects cover contingency assistance together with
developmental projects and technical and institutional capacity building as
well as innovative initiatives to improve the performance of local government
units and enable them provide high-quality services and achieve sustainable
development, consistent with PNA policies and plans.
A long discussion started on the needs of municipalities for the coming period and development of the local government sector in Palestine.
In the end, Ms. Ayat Suleiman expressed her admiration and appreciation of the programs achieved by MDLF and confirmed World Bank’s intent to continue supporting MDLF and its efforts to develop the local government sector in Palestine and provide a better life for the Palestinians.