In 2011, 50.9% of households owned a computer in the Palestinian Territory: 53.2% in the West Bank and 46.5% in Gaza Strip. In 2004, around one quarter (26.4%) of households had a computer.

Percentage of Households having Computer by Region, Selected Years

In 2011, 53.7% of individuals (10 years and over) in the Palestinian Territory have access to computer: 54.8% in the West Bank and 51.7% in Gaza Strip: and 58.5% of males and 48.7% of females. Whereas in 2004, 35.7% of individuals have access to computer.

The continuous growth of NDC’s governance structure ensures a vibrant process of self-regulation.

The Center for Defense of Liberties and Civil Rights-‘Hurryyat’ issued a statement calling for the World Health Organization, Amnesty International, the International Committee of Red Cross and all international human rights organizations to intervene immediately to save the lives of the ailing prisoners in Israeli prisons.

NDC seeks out the needs, concerns and hopes of small NGOs and CBOs in the northern governorates.

The start of year 2012 witnessed a quantum leap regarding program, managerial, financial, and strategic development to Afkar For Educational & Cultural Development. Since its’ establishment, the organization has striven to offer activities and programs necessary and influential to adjust students’ behaviors, and to successfully use education participatory tools. This progress was accompanied with signing partnership agreements and offering technical assistance by the funders for raising service level presented by AFKAR to its targeted groups.

Mission visits 11 projects and holds a series of meetings with NDC and Palestinian Authority ministries.

From the 17th to the 29th of March a joint AFD and World Bank delegation carried out a detailed mid-term review of the Palestinian NGO IV Project managed by NDC (funded by AFD/World Bank).

Ramallah-Maan - Minister of State, Engineer Maher Ghoeim discussed today with a World Bank delegation priorities and way for supporting projects in area C under Israeli authority and targetted by Israeli Occupation as well as settlers.

Mr. Ghoneim received a WB delegation led by Sabine Beddies and representatives from the AFD and the NDC. The Minister stressed the importance of the NGOs in the implementation of projects and supporting targeted areas affected by the wall, racial expansion and selttements.