USAID Assistance to Gaza and West Bank

(1994 - 2010)


  • Since 1994, the U.S. Government has provided $3.4 billion through USAID to implement a development program in the West Bank and Gaza.
  • To date, the U.S. government is the leading provider of bilateral economic and development aid to the Palestinians.
  • USAID has funded programs that support the 3.8 million Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza by creating jobs, strengthening the role of the private sector, providing technical assistance to PA ministries in various areas, and meeting basic human needs.

BUDGET BREAKDOWN BY SECTOR:

SECTOR
TOTAL ASSISTANCE

Cash Transfer to PA (Budget Support)

$890,000,000

Private Sector Programs

$347,539,389

Democracy & Governance Programs

$374,994,996

Health & Humanitarian Assistance Programs

$282,503,311

Education & Youth Programs

$115,975,207

Water Sanitation & Infrastructure Programs

$1,210,390,491

Emergency & Community Assistance

$185,586,207

Program Management Expenses

$58,351,966

Total for USAID West Bank and Gaza

$3,465,341,567


Source: USAID - West Bank/Gaza