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1 advisory Board Message from the editor Ziad Bandak Chairman of the Presidential Committee for Palestine is generally perceived as a recipient of aid. Indeed, the the Restoration of the Nativity Church geopolitical conditions in Palestine under occupation make it difficult Sliman Mansour to generate revenues, the economy is mostly service-based, Artist and all international transactions must be carried out via Israel. Amid Masri With COVID-19, the situation is reaching a breaking point as the Agriculturist government is no longer able to pay salaries, and testing kits for Mahmoud Muna the virus are running low. But the situation could be very different. The Bookseller of Jerusalem Palestinians have traditionally contributed to development in other Carol Sansour countries, mostly by providing expertise and engaging in economic Poet, Communication Specialist activities when enabled to do so under less restrictive conditions Cover: Hot Spot, artwork by Palestinian Fida Touma abroad. Thus, our current theme explores Palestine’s role as a donor Director General of A.M. Qattan Foundation artist Mona Hatoum. country. Mona Hatoum explores a variety of In this issue, you will read about official South-South cooperation subject matter via different theoretical carried out by Palestine and about the many successful examples frameworks. Her work can be interpreted as a description of the body and as a forthcoming Issues and efforts, as well as recommendations for engaging in commentary on politics, gender, and public diplomacy and country branding to highlight Palestine’s difference as she explores the dangers November 2020 positive contributions and unique features. Authors point out the and confines of the domestic world. Her Food Production in Palestine contributions made by Palestinian immigrants, particularly in the work can also be interpreted through the December 2020 Americas and the Gulf region, but also in international development concept of space, since her sculpture COVID-19 Is Here to Stay. and installation work depend on the organizations around the world – contributions in many fields that viewer to inhabit the surrounding space How Do We Cope? include the sciences, education, sports, music, and medicine, as to complete the effect. There are always January 2021 well as business and development. multiple readings of her work. The Open Issue physical responses that Hatoum desires TWiP wishes to thank Masrouji Group for its support of this issue. in order to provoke psychological and Special gratitude goes to our authors Imad Zuhairi, Terry Ahwal, emotional responses ensure unique Yara Salem, Dr. Shafeeq Ghabra, Majd Zghyer, Dr. Dalal Iriqat, Dr. and individual reactions from different viewers. Alaaeldin Azmi Ahmad, Dr. Abdalhadi Alijla, Gazan Qahhat Khamis, Suhail Khoury, and Hayatt Omar. Our Personality of the Month is Dr. tWiP Team Shafeeq N. Ghabra. We present two Books of the Month: I Found Publisher: Sani P. Meo Myself in Palestine: Stories of Love and Renewal from Around the Globe and Wrestling with Zionism: Jewish Voices of Dissent. By all Art Director: Taisir Masrieh means, do not miss the Exhibition of the Month, Bethlehem Reborn: Graphic Design: Tamer Hasbun The Wonders of the Nativity, and make sure to visit the associated Editor: Tina Basem videos available online that illustrate the beauty of the newly renovated basilica. Visit the archeological site Tel Dohan in Khirbet The views presented in the articles do not Intern: Elias Tannira necessarily reflect the views of the publisher. al-Hafireh near Jenin, and enjoy the listed events, some of which are Maps herein have been prepared solely for the virtual. convenience of the reader; the designations and presentation of material do not imply any expression of opinion of This Week in Palestine, From the entire team at TWiP, we wish you a healthy month of its publisher, editor, or its advisory board as to the October, legal status of any country, territory, city, or area, or the authorities thereof, or as to the delimitation of boundaries or national affiliation. Telefax: +970/2 2-295 1262 [email protected] Tina Basem Printed by www.thisweekinpalestine.com Studio Alpha, Al-Ram, Jerusalem. www.facebook.com/ThisWeekInPalestine 2 3 THIS WEEK IN ISSUE 270 Palestine: A Donor Country? PALESTINE OCTOBER 2020 PERSONALITY OF THE MONTH 70 BOOK OF THE MONTH 72 SOLIDARITY YET STILL CLUB BOOK OF THE MONTH 74 THROUGH THEY RISE 30 DEPORTIVO DEVELOPMENT 6 PALESTINO 52 EXHIBITION OF THE MONTH 76 WHERE TO GO 82 EVENTS 84 PUBLIC A TEST OF DIPLOMACY PALESTINE’S CULTURAL CENTERS 86 HUMANITY IN THE TWENTY- CONTRIBUTION FROM FIRST CENTURY 36 TO THE WORLD ACCOMMODATIONS 88 PALESTINE 12 MUSIC SCENE 58 RESTAURANTS 91 ATTRACTIONS 94 TRAVEL AGENCIES 96 IMPLEMENTING MAP 97 FORGING PALESTINIANS 16 PEDIATRIC IN KUWAIT SPINE-SURGERY A NEW 64 PROGRAMS 42 EXISTENCE THE LAST WORD 98 INNOVATION FOR A RESILIENT 24 THINKING OF WORLD OTHERS, CONTRIBUTING TO THE WORLD 48 4 5 Palestine: A Donor Country? As a result, PICA aims to strengthen Palestine’s relations with a variety Solidarity of countries around shared interests and with the dual objective of creating value for Palestine through public through diplomacy, and creating value for partners in the global South through Development the transfer of Palestinian knowledge, Since its establishment crisis-response capacity, and The State of Palestine’s resilience, in addition to fostering in 2016, PICA business opportunities. has successfully Role in South-South PICA works on shaping a partnership- implemented more By Imad than 45 development Zuhairi Cooperation driven approach that focuses on both technical assistance and connecting missions and existing and emerging capacities projects in various through South-South and triangular countries across the uided by a vision of “solidarity through development for a cooperation. This approach, which African continent, more resilient world,” the State of Palestine, through the integrates partnerships, innovation, Palestinian International Cooperation Agency (PICA), seeks and knowledge exchange as key Latin America and to mobilize its skilled human resources to provide technical pillars, is designed to enable PICA to the Caribbean, G assistance to support partner countries in responding to achieve rapid gains while maximizing and Southeast crises and tackling development challenges. Precisely, PICA cost-effectiveness and stimulating Asia, transferring aims to promote South-South and triangular cooperation while realizing the 2030 local ownership and sustainability. Palestinian technical Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Importantly, PICA seeks to further enhance social and international knowledge and know- In order to work towards this vision, PICA was created in 2016 as the main how in diverse fields, development cooperation tool of Palestinian foreign policy with specific attention development through the exchange given to supporting developing countries across and beyond the Arab region. of expertise, capitalizing on including health, PICA envisions sustainable development becoming reality through cooperation Palestinian human capital in multiple humanitarian relief, and solidarity within a just and prosperous international community. industries, and engaging in a dynamic education, media, exchange of good practices rather communication, than a traditional donor-recipient relationship. Importantly, PICA renewable energy, and i also plays a vital role in exercising entrepreneurship. The Palestinian Rapid Response Team on a humanitarian mission in Dominica, 2017. solidarity on the international level by implementing bilateral, trilateral, and multilateral cooperation initiatives that lead to improved living standards and strengthened resilience across the support of Palestinian embassies world. abroad and dispatching qualified Hence, PICA is created as a result Palestinian expertise to provide of Palestine’s will to mobilize its technical assistance as an expression human and institutional resources, of sharing and solidarity with expertise, and know-how in service developing countries. of solidarity, technical assistance, The agency and its team are and the international development mandated from the highest political cooperation agenda. In addition, authority of the State of Palestine, PICA is mandated to provide a new through a presidential decree, which platform for enhancing international is the foundational document. The development cooperation with the decree is an ample license to operate 6 7 Palestine: A Donor Country? A Memorandum of organization, harnesses a continuous Understanding was signed between the Sovereign Order learning culture, an innovative of Malta (SOM) and the State mindset, and an ability to create The core team of PICA of Palestine in the presence and share knowledge that meets of H.E. President Mahmoud is young, motivated, Abbas and H.E. the late changing needs, which are aligned skilled, and committed Grand Master Giacomo to the evolving targets and priorities Dalla Torre. The MoU was to delivering on signed to build a framework of its partners. Importantly, PICA for a joint development staff, partners, and supporters are Palestine’s promise cooperation between dedicated to working together to to scale up efforts to PICA and the Ministry of International Cooperation foster this culture that is critical to deliver on the vision and Humanitarian Affairs realizing the shared vision of all of solidarity through of SOM. Rome, December stakeholders involved.
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