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Palestinians have been beset by violence, poverty, and social dislocation for more than half a century. At times, imagining transition toward a prosperous peace has seemed fancifully optimistic.

Yet change has occurred; progress sometimes follows reversals. And Palestinians have proven themselves capable of productive development research under the harshest conditions of danger and privation.

This is research that can prepare a stronger transition for the future — and inform better governance for the present. Supporting this research compels fortitude, and repays patience in relationships of trust.

Document(s) 8 of 9