ESCWA Publication: E/ESCWA/SDD/2015/Technical Paper.10
Country: State of Palestine
Publication Type: Reports & studies
Cluster: 2030 Agenda and SDG Coordination
Focus Area: Inclusive development, Future of employment, Resilient development & conflict prevention
Initiatives: Reforming social protection systems
SDGs: Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Keywords: Social security, State of palestine, Territories occupied by israel, Zakat
Social Protection in the Occupied Palestinian Territory: The Role of Zakat
January 2015
In many Arab countries affected by armed conflict and occupation, non-State institutions often become front line assistance providers, as statutory provision of social protection and social services breaks down or is limited.
This study examines the role of non-State institutions in the West Bank, with particular focus on the zakat system. It finds that this system makes essential contributions to the provision of social protection and social services to West Bank residents, but that efforts are needed to improve targeting, financing and coordinating assistance with other social protection actors.
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In many Arab countries affected by armed conflict and occupation, non-State institutions often become front line assistance providers, as statutory provision of social protection and social services breaks down or is limited.
This study examines the role of non-State institutions in the West Bank, with particular focus on the zakat system. It finds that this system makes essential contributions to the provision of social protection and social services to West Bank residents, but that efforts are needed to improve targeting, financing and coordinating assistance with other social protection actors.
