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Day Two

Seventh Session - Palestinians Aboard : Demographic Dividends

14:15 - 15:30

The session discusses the Success Stories of Palestinians Abroad. Palestinians in the diaspora constitute an important and vital part of the Palestinian demographics, and there is a great need to invest in this factor to achieve demographic returns that contribute to local development. This session presents the success stories of Palestinians abroad to highlight the role that Palestinians in the diaspora can play and the policies that can enhance connectivity with them.

- Session Moderator: Dr. Muntaser Jarrar, Director General, Palestine Research Center -PLO

- Presentation: Dr. Faisal Aranki, member of the Executive Committee of the PLO and Head of Expatriate Affairs Department at the PLO

- Success Stories:

  • Mr. Qasim Al-Ayna, Palestinian NGOs in Lebanon

  • Ms. Zaha Hussein, A Palestinian Legal Expert and Researcher in the USA

  • Prof. Issam Shahrour, Academic in Europe

Interactive discussion with the audience

speakers:
Dr. Faisal Aranki
Member of the Executive Committee of the PLO and Head of Expatriate Affairs Department at the PLO (Presentation)
Dr. Montaser Jarrar
Director General, Palestine Research Center - PLO (Session Moderator)
Qasim -Ayna
Palestinian NGOs in Lebanon
Zaha Hassan
Palestinian Legal Expert and Researcher in the USA
Prof. Issam Shahrour
Academic in Europe