West Bank and Gaza - Transport Sector Strategy Note

The purpose of this Transport Sector
Note (TSN) is to assist the Palestinian Authority (PA) in
developing a strategy for the sector that can aid in
addressing the immediate constraints and transport issues in
support of the PA's effort to revive the national
economy, improve mobility and reduce poverty. The TSN also
aims to assist the responsible sector ministries prepare a
coherent strategic framework and program for the sector.
Secondary objectives are to update the Bank's knowledge
of the transport sector priorities and identify priority
interventions and support for the donor community s
consideration. The scope of this TSN encompasses the
transport infrastructure, including the road network, ports,
and crossings, as well as the public transport system. After
an introductory chapter, the Note includes a review of the
following topics: current status of the transport sector;
proposed strategic framework for development of the
transport sector; and financing the proposed strategic framework.