The evolution of the social welfare system in P alestine

Perspectives of policymakers in the W est B ank

Dados Bibliográficos

ID12609282
AutoresNajwa S Safadi (0000-0002-4094-5389, Al-Quds University, autor correspondente), Scott D Easton (0000-0003-0271-1781, Graduate School of Social Work Boston College Chestnut Hill MA USA)
Ano2013
Volume23
Fascículo1
Páginas52-60
Data de publicação2013-01-24
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoInternational Journal of Social Welfare (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1369-6866 • E-ISSN: 1468-2397
EditoraWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/ijsw.12017
OpenAlexW2138362528
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas5
Referências citadas12

Palestinians living in the W est B ank and the G aza Strip have long experienced social problems such as high rates of poverty and unemployment. These social problems necessitate the development of a viable, effective social welfare system. Relying on colonialism theory, this study examined the evolution of the social welfare system in the P alestinian T erritories with an emphasis on the W est B ank. Data were collected through semi‐structured interviews with 16 staff officials in P alestinian ministries and through archival material and administrative records. Results indicate that the P alestinian N ational A uthority inherited a fragmented social welfare system in 1994 that lacked an appropriate legal framework. Additionally, internal deficiencies (e.g., unclear legal mandates, duplication of services) and external restrictions (e.g., road closures) have undermined the effectiveness of P alestinian social welfare institutions. The newly adopted approach to social welfare planning (i.e., partnership) and recent national planning initiatives show promise. Implications for social welfare policy and future research are discussed

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