“I have nothing but admiration and respect for what MEII has done to develop the Palestinian economy since the July 2007 launch of its loan guarantee facility. … I believe that MEII has earned its leading position in changing on-the-ground realities by its investment in time, treasure and effort to understand the issues and by being able to deliver results.”
“The Palestinian Political Risk Insurance effort is what the Clinton Global Initiative is about. We have Palestinians, Americans, Europeans, Israelis, insurance experts, business people, lawyers, financial sector specialists, regional specialists, all contributing their time, energy, and resources to meet this challenge and make a difference in this very important part of the world.”
“MEII is remarkable in that it has been able to directly engage the Palestinian private sector and avoid the political paralysis that continues to plague the region. This direct engagement has allowed it to improve the lives of Palestinians, strengthen the Palestinian economy and create economic stakeholders in the peace process. These successes demonstrate to the people in the region that hope for a better future is real and attainable. … MEII’s efforts make me more comfortable that there exists a more benign future for Arabs and Israelis alike.”
“The MEII stands out as one of the most important efforts to promote the economic development of Palestinian businesses and one that will truly make a difference.”
“MEII's efforts, and others like it, will help create badly needed jobs, catalyze millions more in business investment, and contribute toward a more stable and secure region, and world.”
“Greater access to capital for Palestinian small businesses should stimulate economic growth, resulting in increased levels of employment and economic activity. In turn, economic growth should support greater regional stability, facilitating the forward momentum of the peace process.”
"Such an initiative [MEII’s loan guarantee facility], especially at this crucial time, will provide important breathing space and create the necessary environment for political progress in the future.”
“With critical support in this next phase, MEII can build a facility that will help catalyze millions more in business investment, create many badly needed jobs, and contribute toward a more stable and secure region, and world.”
“I encourage the project. I'm delighted that it's there. I'm happy to know that Israel accepts the concept of this type of project … We have to be hopeful, after so much disappointment in the region, that this will be the beginning of a new way of life for those Palestinian families that want to take advantage of it.”
“Through this program, MEII and institutions like it can help create an economic framework for pragmatic stakeholders in the region who share in the work and vision of an end to the Arab-Israeli conflict. A program such as this can contribute to changing the regional dynamic from the current cycle of violence to one of hope.”
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