A look at the political economy of Palestine

A look at the political economy of Palestine
A look at the political economy of Palestine

A look at the political economy of Palestine

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Palestinian-American businessman Sam Bahour went to live and work in the West Bank following the Oslo accords. There, he helped develop a telecommunications company and other private businesses. Bahour explains how the political economy of the West Bank works and who pulls the strings. Sam Bahour will be giving a keynote address entitled Confronting the Myths regarding Peace, Justice, and Economic Investment in Palestine at A Wide Tent for Justice: Next Steps for Peace in Palestine/Israel on Oct. 3 at 7:00 p.m. at St. James Cathedral at 65 E. Huron St. in Chicago. (Photo: Flickr/paulhr)