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Monday, December 27, 2010

Japan extends $12 million in aid to PA

Ma'an- The Government of Japan extended a 1 billion Yen non-project grant to the Palestinian Authority, officials said on Saturday, with a value of $11.9 million.

...Much of the previous financing for the PA from Japan was used to procure medical equipment for hospitals and clinics in the West Bank, to finalize the construction of a new President Office building in Ramallah, and to enhance property tax collection efforts in the West Bank, a statement said. Read more
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