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<p>The UK is more than tripling spend on Economic Development programming in the Occupied
Palestinian Territories (OPTs) and we will provide £58 million between 2018 – 2023.
This includes helping improve water and energy supply, particularly in Gaza, and addressing
movement and access restrictions that currently inhibit trade. By focussing on these
issues, we aim to improve daily life and opportunities for thousands of Palestinians.</p><p>The
FCO and British Council also provide funding to the OPT’s to support our commitment
to educating tomorrow’s academics, scientists, innovators and entrepreneurs, including
in digital skills. The Chevening scholarship programme and Higher Education Scholarships
for Palestinians (HESPAL) provide support to Palestinians to access the best of UK
university education and expertise. The @Palestine project is working to develop the
English skills of Palestinian youth to enable them to engage in the global digital
economy.</p>
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