20/07/2007 :: On May 23rd Norway and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) signed an agreement on Norwegian assistance for the upgrading of the Karni Terminal. The aim is to increase the terminal’s capacity to handle imports and exports to and from Gaza. This will help to improve the supply situation in Gaza. Norway will provide NOK 30 million for this project over 18 months. + More

29/05/2007 :: Norway transfers USD 10 million to pay for salaries of key personnel inthe Palestinian civilian public sector. The Norwegian funds are transferred to the newly established account under the PLO’s EconomicAffairs Department. The account is controlled by Dr Salam Fayyad who isthe Head of the PLO Economic Affairs Department and FinanceMinister in the Palestinian government. + More