This paper provides novel firm-level evidence—based on an enterprise survey from June 2025—on the impact of conflict exposure on firm performance in a context of chronic instability. The results indicate that, even under persistent conflict conditions, exposure significantly reduces firm...

This study examines the impact of key governance dimensions on public budget rationalization in Palestine from 2002 to 2023. Utilizing Legitimacy Theory, the research assesses how institutional quality affects fiscal outcomes, including revenues, expenditures, net lending, and budget balance....

The explosive growth of financial technology (Fintech) has transformed the credit and equity markets, providing small businesses with unprecedented access to capital and driving financial inclusion. However, how this financial inclusion affects the effectiveness of capital allocation remains...

Palestinian higher education institutions operate under extraordinary challenges due to military occupation, including movement restrictions, resource limitations, and institutional closures, requiring university leaders to develop innovative approaches to maintain academic standards. This study...

Just like every other socio-economic dimension, also the fiscal situation in West Bank and Gaza is shaped by its fragility, conflict and violence (FCV) context. It is difficult to overstate the impact that the Israeli occupation imposes on the economy of the West Bank and Gaza. Along with the...

This study investigates the effect of climate shocks on olive oil production in Palestine, a region acutely vulnerable to both environmental change and political instability. We estimate the influences of temperature and rainfall fluctuations on four key outcomes: the olive-to-oil yield ratio,...

Purpose Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have significant potential for university energy management in Palestine, but effective integration of AI in campus sustainability programs will depend on the willingness of lecturers to use AI. In this research, Theory of Reasoned Action...

In Germany, pro-Palestine protests in the form of camps and institute occupations have occurred and continue to take place at universities. Antisemitic incidents have been reported at many of these protests. Following the initial data collection in December 2023, this report provides a new,...

Whether and when the Gaza Strip will be rebuilt is uncertain in view of the renewed fighting between Israel and Hamas. Should this happen, the reconstruction plan presented by Egypt is likely to provide the blueprint. A network of economic and security actors centred around Ibrahim al-Argani -...

This study examines FinTech adoption in the Palestinian banking sector, highlighting its role in driving innovation, improving customer satisfaction, and ensuring competitiveness. Using an extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and SmartPLS 4.0 software for structural equation modeling, the...

The concept of digital maturity has gained prominence in the context of digital transformation. It refers to an organization's ability to effectively adapt to changing environments using digital technologies. At the same time, the dynamic capabilities of an organization play a crucial role in...

This study analyzes the determinants of remittance inflow to the Palestinian territories within the framework of chronic political conflict and economic volatility. Remittances are an important source of Palestinian household finance, offering economic security in the face of labor supply...

This study examines the impact of the Gaza blockade on private returns to education, with a focus on regional and gender disparities in the Palestinian territories. Using data from the Palestinian Labor Force Survey (2000-2014). Results show that, generally, education yields higher returns in...

Designing sustainable local energy systems requires addressing three aspects of the energy trilemma: energy economics, energy security, and environmental impact. These elements are influenced by geopolitical factors that exert policies over geographical locations in which the energy system...

This report assesses the Palestinian health system using all available data as of mid-2025. The analysis in this report has been conducted in two phases: first, as part of the Public Expenditure Review (PER) for the Palestinian Authority (PA), in 2022–2023, which was published on June 2025;...

This Poverty Assessment provides a comprehensive update on poverty in the Palestinian territories, drawing on insights from the latest Palestinian Expenditure and Consumption Survey (PECS) and other data sources. The assessment focuses on the period between the two most recent PECS...

This is the Final Report of the Evaluation of the European Union (EU) Cooperation with Palestine. It was commissioned by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR). The evaluation has both a retrospective and a prospective dimension. It...

This article traces the development of brewing and the transfer of knowledge in Mandatory Palestine. Brewing in Palestine proceeded under the watchful eye of the mandate government. Although the reluctance of the British to endorse local enterprises inhibited the progress of beer production in...

Even though the benefits of e-commerce for Small and Medium-Sized (SMEs) are enormous, not many SMEs have adopted e-commerce, especially in Palestine. Therefore, knowing what factors encourage SMEs to adopt e-commerce is necessary. However, e-commerce research has only been carried out on...

Israel's government is rapidly dismantling the separation of powers and expanding its control over the state apparatus. The military response to the attack by Hamas and other armed groups on 7 October 2023 appears to be leading to a permanent reoccupation of the Gaza Strip. The "voluntary"...

This study addresses FinTech implementation challenges in the banking industry in Palestine. This was accomplished by adopting qualitative research methods. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with interviewees from the Palestinian Monetary Authority, banks, and FinTech companies. Thematic...

Societies have witnessed significant shifts in perceptions of gender diversity and gender equality. Consequently, researchers have increased interest in understanding the impact of board of director (BOD) gender diversity on various aspects of social and economic life, including corporate social...

This study quantitatively evaluates conclusions of NGOs, UN agencies, and the International Court of Justice denouncing the purported practices of apartheid by Israel. We gauge the impact of Israeli policies on Palestinian basic needs using a bespoke index and a novel instrumental variable...

*** You can read, quote, reference and link this working paper, but you cannot reproduce or post it in any form unless permitted in writing by the authors ***** The war that started in 2023 between Hamas and Israel is driven by various long-lasting processes, but it also brings to the fore a new...

In reaction to the mass killings, atrocities, and hostage-taking by Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad and other militant groups on 7 October 2023, Israel declared war, further tightened the closure of the Gaza Strip, and started a military operation. More than four months into the war, there...