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Mr. Mohammad Zuhair Shadid Mr. Kamal Nasser,prof. Mr. George Milad Matta Mr. Azmi KhalilSaman Mr. Yassin Hussein Mr.Mohammad Abu Saad Mr. Mohammad Khamis
Mr. Mohammad Bitar Mr, Mohammad Zein EddinMr. Wahid Qutami Mr. Norma MarcosMr. Mohammad Hamidi Ms. Muna Hindieh
Mr. Ghassan Qadah Mr.Kamal Araj Mr. Rshad ShublakMr. Sari Hanafi Mr. Rasem MahmoudMs. Rabbab Abdelhadi Ms. Aida Abu Zayyad
Ms. Norma Morqos Ms. Nada El HassanMs. Faiha Abdel Hadi Mr. Mohammed Masoud
Mr. Mahmoud Shehadeh Ms. Nadia OdehMs. Naim Al Sabawi Mr. Salah
Yacoub Mr. Fouad AbdeenMs. Manal Lubani Ms. Lama JamjoumMr. Housam Barakat, Mr. Theyab Al Shatarat Mr. Jawdat
Abu El Haj Mr. Ribhi Mahmoud SalemMs. Nada Khader Mr. Mohammed Hamdan
Mr. Abdel Hafeth Abdel Salam Mr. Karim Sa'adYusra Abu Ajamieh
Mr. Walled Deeb Mr.Walid Abubaker Mr. Khaled Eshasi
Mr. Usama Huleili, Mr. Suleiman TaraziMr. Bilal Shamout Mr. Fouad Moughrabi
Mr. Issa Qumsieh Ms. Arwa MuzaffarMr. Patrik Lama Mr. Hussein Mustafa
Mr. Yasser Yassin Mr. Nushi Sha'shaMs. Khitam Eldanaf Ms. Diala
Ramahi Mr. Subhi QahawishMr. Abdallah Abusido Mr. Farouk Asali
Mr. Nabil Hassan Mr. Alain Georges AlbertZiad darwish Al Kurdi Mr. Mohammed Fayez
Hadad Mr. Ziad Abu Ramadan Ms.Samia Halabi Mr. Sabri Abdullah Amarneh
Mr. Imad Younis Mr. Amjad JaouniMs. Manal Timraz Mr. Mufeed Abu Ramadan
Ms. Nadia El Malki Mr. Salameh BarhoumMr. Attili Shadad Mr. Francois Abu Salem
Mr. Mari Saleh Mr. Mohammed Hasan DarwishMr. Fawzy naji Mr. Bashir Khdra,
Mr. Khalil Hindi Mr. Elia SuleimanMr. Zaher Kuheil Mr. Ammar Sajddi
Ms. Sarah Saleh Mr. Rajeh Ramadan HalaiqaMr. Mohammed Dabbour Ms. Nawal
Halawa
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"FALLING LEAVES WILL ALWAYS
RETURN TO THEIR ROOTS"
Mr. Said Al Khateeb Mr. Yousef Attari, JordanMr. Nazih Abdel Fattah Mr. Hussein Yhya
Ms. Mona Johari Mr. YounessTamimi Mr. Taher Dajani Mr.Taleb Srie Mr. Akram Karmoul
Ms. Ibtisam Abu Dohho Mr. Ibrahim OthmanMr. Marwan Burgan Mr. Mohd. A. Rahman
Mr. Osama Hammad Mr. Salah YahyaMr. Munther Dajani Mr. Amin
Baydoun Mr. Hassan HammamiMs. Elizabeth Bouri Mr. Abdallah Arar
Mr. Hanna Qaqish Mr. Nasser ObeidatMr. Bassil Reemawi Mr. Ibrahim Affaneh
Mr. Hani El Shaka Mr. Hafeth El AshiMr. Fadle Naqib Mr. Musa
Khalaf Mr. Zulkifel Ghosheh Mr. As'adSuleiman Mr. Waddah Zaqtan Mr.Mousa Arrafeh Mr. Waffiq Ayyub Mr.Noman Kanafani Mr. Mahmoud Juneidi
Ms. Haifa Hammami Ms. Amal KawarMr. ashar Abu Seido Mr. Fouad Suleiman
Mr. Abdullah Ab Ruwaida Ms. Suha SlimMr. Hassan Fallah Safarini Ms. Sherine Salam
Mr. Marwan Hamdan Mr. Naim ElMani Mr. Nidal Deeb Mr. Allam Jayousi
Mr. Amajad Ya'kaba Mr. Ali TakkashMr. Sa'dat Hassounah, Mr. Mahmoud
Agha Mr. Khamis Hamad Mr. BilalAyyoub Mr. As'ad Masri Mr.Youssef Abu Shalbak Ms. Nuha Abu Dabbeh
Ms. Lena Jayousi Mr. Nawwaf SaidMr. Maher Abu Hilal Mr,. Faig El Shami
Mr. Mohammed Khamis Mr. IbrahimYa'kub Mr. Abdelrahman Ghosheh Mr.Rageb El Qassem Mr. Mohammed Hijazzi
Mr. Elia Tuma Mr. Addnan NabulsiMr. Nidal Aqel Mr. Ibrahim Sharif
Mr. Samir Sheikh Deeb Mr. MounirAnastas Mr. Fathi Abdel Rahman Ms. AliaArsoughly Ahmad Dari Mr. YasserDolleh Mr. Zuheir Sakkjha Mr. AbdelJaber Rahim Mr. Hilmi SalehMr. Haroon Rajabbi Mr. Ali El LabbadiMr. Abed Shafi' Mr. Eyad AbedMs. Dena Assaf Mr. Ibrahim Atieh Mr.Abdel Jaber Abdel Rahim Mr. Mousa El Sharif
Mr. Mohammad Hamid Mr. Attia Abu Moor
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The United Nations Development Programme/Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People(UNDP/PAPP) has been privileged to serve the Palestinian people in the West Bank and Gaza Stripfor over twenty years. During this period, UNDP/PAPP has mobilized over $300 million in grants tosupport the rehabilitation of infrastructure and to build the capacities of Palestinian institutions.One of the most sectorally diversified and sophisticated of these activities has been TOKTEN, whichstands for the "Transfer of Knowledge Through Expatriate Nationals". With over 4.5 million Palestiniansin the Diaspora, virtually all of them highly talented and interested in serving their fellow Palestiniansin the peace-building and development process, TOKTEN has a rich pool of talent on which to draw.Since 1995 UNDP/PAPP has benefited from the talents of over 200 Palestinian women and men,from outside the West Bank and Gaza and from many walks of life, who have volunteered their servicesin a variety of disciplines to strengthen Palestinian institutions. They have ranged from civil aviationexperts to strategic planners and education and public health experts to leaders in informationtechnology. Individually, they work with a Palestinian Authority or non-governmental/private sectorcounterpart for at least three months, but frequently for longer periods of time. A few have even
decided to change their "expatriate" status and return to the land of theirforefathers on a permanent basis on behalf of the Palestinian people.UNDP/PAPP has been very fortunate to have good partners who have
provided the financial resources to support the TOKTEN Programme, whichwas initially funded by the Governments of France and Norway, and more recently
through very generous contributions from the Government of Japan.Another good partner is the Minister and staff of the Ministry of Planning
and International Cooperation, which is the UNDP/PAPP counterpart inthe Palestinian Authority for TOKTEN, as well as the many goodpartners in Palestinian Authority ministries, research centers and non-governmental organizations. To all, UNDP/PAPP is sincerely grateful.In less than five years, the impact of TOKTEN has and is being felt
throughout the fabric of Palestinian society. This publication is designedto give its readers a flavor of this, uniquely Palestinian, activity which,since its inception, has been faithfully and diligently guided by anextraordinary colleague, Mr. Mounir Kleibo. I commend it to you as an
extraordinary success story along the path to peace and development.
Timothy S. Rothermel
Special Representative of the Administrator
UNDP/PAPP
Jerusalem - April 2000
I am pleased to note that Japan is privileged to have UNDP as an excellent
partner since Japan set out to engage in international efforts to improve the
social economic situation in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
There are a number of success stories about Japan-UNDP joint projects to
which I would like to draw your attention. One of the highlighted projects is
TOKTEN (Transfer of Knowledge Through Expatriate Nationals) programme,
an extremely unique and creative capacity- and institution building program
initiated by UNDP. It is amazing to know that more than two hundred Palestinian
expatriates have contributed, since 1995, in a variety of fields to building a solid
basis for economic development in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip through
this program. It is a great advantage of the Palestinian people to be bestowed
the dedication and enthusiasm demonstrated by fellow Palestinians for human
resources development and efficient institution building, a key to a better future.
The TOKTEN program has contributed greatly by diversifying ways of
developing technical cooperation.
Through the TOKTEN programme, Japan will continue
to extend a hand to the Palestinian people, so that an
environment more conducive to peace, stability and
prosperity in the region could be prepared.
Hiroshi Shigeta
Ambassador of Japan
The UNDP-PAPP TOKTEN
Programme contributed
significantly to the
professional staffing abilities
of the Bethlehem 2000
Project, the biggest
development project in
Palestine. With the help of the
TOKTEN programme we
were able to identify expatriate
nationals who put their
expertise and dedication to
valuable use, thus making our
projects' launching a success.
Over the years, the TOKTEN
programme has not only
helped bring expertise to our
national projects but also
facilitated the exchange of
ideas and experiences amongst
Palestinians inside Palestine
and those in the Diaspora. We
are grateful to and proud of
the TOKTEN programme
that has so skillfully helped in
these initial stages of state
building.
Dr. Nabeel Kassis
Minister and Coordinator of the
Bethlehem 2000 Project
I have been very privileged to be associated with
the Palestinian TOKTEN Programme (Transfer
of Knowledge Though Expatriate Nationals)
since its inception in 1994. The TOKTEN
Programme was established with the support of
the governments of Norway, Japan and France
and introduced in the Palestinian Territories in
1995 by UNDP.
From the outset, the Palestinian TOKTEN
Programme has proven to be an ideal
instrument for forging links between the
expatriate Palestinian community and the
institutions in Palestinian Territories. It provides
low-cost and highly effective technical assistance
support to mobilize the skills of expatriate
Palestinians from all professional backgrounds.
They provide advisory missions, on-the-job
training, studies and research for Palestinian
counterpart organizations. To date, some 200
TOKTEN missions have been fielded in
Palestinian Territories, benefiting more than 40
organizations.
The Palestinian TOKTEN Programme has
been a great success and this is particularly due
to the excellent management of UNDP,
especially the UNDP TOKTEN manager, Mr.
Mounir Kleibo, who created a database of
consultants and succeeded in identifying the
best candidates to meet the most urgent needs
of the Palestinian institutions. TOKTEN has
received praise from all its partners. It is a model
of a United Nations technical assistance
programme, benefiting Palestinian institution
building.
Mr. Francis Dubois
UNDP Resident Representative, Iraq
Former Deputy Special coordination
UNSCO-United Nations Office of the Special
Coordinator in the Occupied Territories
UNDP'S TOKTENProgramme
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) introduced the
Transfer of Knowledge Through Expatriate Nationals (TOKTEN)
Programme in 1977. The Programme seeks to bring the knowledge, expertise
and experience of expatriates back to their country of origin. The brain
drain experienced by so many countries in the developing world thus benefits
from a repatriation of knowledge and know-how. And, since unique social,
economic and cultural considerations are of paramount concern in
development projects, the utilization of expatriate professionals also provides
a modality to better negotiate these complexities.
TOKTEN consultants are professionals with track records of academic
achievement and lengthy experience in their fields of specialization. They
tend to be highly motivated and bring with them a special interest to help
develop their countries of origin. They are selected according to merit and
based on the needs of different sectors in society. Governments, in
cooperation with UNDP country offices, identify needs and design TOKTEN
projects to suit their specific requirements. UNDP then makes available a
list of suitable professionals available from its data bank.
TOKTEN has proven to be a practical and effective way to transfer expertise
and skills in a cost-effective manner. The TOKTEN Programme in the
Palestinian Territories is one of 25 programmes across the globe.
Minister for the Bethlehem 2000 Project, H.E. Dr. Nabil Kassis, the Administrator of UNDP,
Mr. Mark Malloch Brown, and TOKTEN consultant Ms. Miriam Shaheen
Palestinian TerritoriesTOKTEN in the
Background
The development effort in the Palestinian Territories suffered greatly during the harsh years of occupation. Thousands
of Palestinians left for North America, Europe, the Gulf and other areas throughout the world, creating a severe
"brain drain" and depleting much of Palestinian society's human capital.
It was within this context that the UnitedNations Development Programme/Programme of Assistance to thePalestinian People (UNDP/PAPP)TOKTEN Programme was created,immediately following the establishmentof the Palestinian Authority under theOslo Agreements. Nearly three decadesof occupation left the West Bank and GazaStrip in dire need of rehabilitation andrenewal. Many Palestinian expatriateprofessionals built their personal identitieson their exiled status and the opportunityto put their hard earned knowledge to usein their original home proved a timelyopportunity which many eagerlywelcomed.
While TOKTEN consultants are paid fortheir services, they earn one-third to one-half as much as they would earn asinternational development consultants.Being able to contribute to thedevelopment of their homeland, aprivilege many had been long denied, isthe motivating force behind their choiceto serve with TOKTEN.
Palestinian expatriateprofessionals have served inadvisory and planningpositions in variousPalestinian Authorityministries and otherPalestinian institutions (seegraph, page 17). TOKTENconsultants customarilyserve for terms of 3-6months. Since theprogramme began, 22% ofthe over 200 TOKTENconsultants have decided tomake the PalestinianTerritories their home again,another sign of TOKTEN'ssuccess in returningexpertise to the area.
The TOKTEN programmehas been integratedwithin the PalestinianDevelopment Plan for theyears 2000-2003.
The Palestine Economic Policy Research
Institute (MAS) was the first
counterpart Palestinian institution for
the TOKTEN Programme. As the
Palestinian Authority developed, the
newly established Ministry of Planning
and International Cooperation
(MOPIC) was delegated the
responsibility of identifying the needs of
Palestinian society and development
institutions. In 1996, MOPIC became
the partner of UNDP/PAPP in searching
for and screening curriculum vitae of
potential TOKTEN consultants. As the
development programmes in the
Palestinian Territories grew, so did the
need for expatriate professionals. Dozens
of Palestinian ministries and institutions
now look toward the TOKTEN
Programme to address their human
resource needs in a wide range of areas.
As part of an outreach programme, in 1998 MOPIC launched an Internet-
based network, Palestinian Scientists and Technologists Abroad
(PALESTA), to help meet technical needs in the sciences, information
technology and other areas. UNDP funds have helped support the initiative,
which includes a database of Palestinian expatriate scientists, engineers
and other professionals, as well as internet-discussions addressing questions
important to the development of the Palestinian Territories.
TOGETHER withPalestinian Partners
ACHIEVEMENTS TOKTENPROGRAMME IN THE
Based on development priorities identified by the Palestinian Authority,
UNDP/PAPP, through the TOKTEN Programme, has helped to pinpoint
the essential counterparts who have assisted in rebuilding the capacity
and infrastructure of the Palestinian Territories. While the job of rebuilding
grows as more areas are put under the jurisdiction of the Palestinian
Authority, additional expertise will be needed to help in the process of
rebuilding Palestinian society.
As a result of the unique cooperation between UNDP/PAPP and the
Palestinian Authority, the TOKTEN programme has prioritized
developmental needs while identifying the human resources needs for which
very limited or no expertise is available in the Palestinian Territories. With
its updated databanks, the TOKTEN programme has functioned as an
essential part of the development process in the West Bank and the Gaza
Strip.
Palestinian Territories
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Distribution of Consultants by Country of Residence
Distribution of Consultants by Beneficiaries
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Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Agriculture
Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Youth
Ministry of Higher Education
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Labor
Ministry of Housing
Ministry of Industry
Ministry of Interior
Ministry of Social Affairs
Ministry of Education
Minitry of Local Government
Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Post and Telecommunication
Ministry of Tourism
Palestinian Economic Council for Development and Reconstruction
Palestinian Monetry Authority
Palestinian Water Authority
Palestinian Civil Aviation Authority
Government Computer Center
Bethlehem 2000 Project
Palestinian Broadcasting Corporation
Served in more than one institution
Other PA institutions
Distribution of Palestinian Authority Institution Beneficiaries
What do others think about us?
As parts of Palestine came under the jurisdiction of the
Palestinian Authority, the process of state and institution
building began. In order to build a society which can
deal with the enormous developmental issues that face
Palestinian society, much expertise is needed.
MOPIC, supported and helped by UNDP and the
Government of Japan, has managed the TOKTEN
Programme since its inception in the West Bank and
Gaza Strip.
The TOKTEN Project in the Palestinian Self-Rule
Areas has been an immense success. With the help of
UNDP, more than 200 expatriate professionals have
lent their expertise and services to the varying sectors of
Palestinian society.
Working hand in hand with counterparts in the West
Bank and Gaza, they have been able to help develop
potential in the areas of health, social sciences,
education, human resource development, infrastructure,
planning, finance, agriculture, the fine arts, public
relations, and technology and many other fields of
expertise.
We appreciate the great support that UNDP and the
Government of Japan have rendered to the Palestinian
people through the TOKTEN Programme. We look
forward to further developing the extent to which the
TOKTEN Programme can help build the infrastructure
necessary to take Palestinian Society to independence
and fully-fledged development in the third millennium.
Dr. Nabil Sha'ath
Minister of Planning and International Cooperation
Palestinian National AuthorityHelping aviation soar in the Palestinian Territories, several of the nine TOKTEN consultants UNDP/PAPPprovided to meet the technical assistance needs of the PA Civil Aviation Authority examine the controltower of Gaza International Airport
TOKTEN is one of the many creative programs brought about by UNDP to help Palestinian Diaspora participate in
the rebuilding process for the Palestinian Territories. As one of those Palestinians, TOKTEN has provided me with
the steping stone to pursue a career in the PA Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation as the Chief
Technology Advisor and Supervisor-general to the Government Computer Center, where I lead the Palestinian
campaign to resolve the Y2K problem and prepare the whole country to move into the 3rd millenium. In addition,
it enabled me to lead a Palestinian team to design and implement the 1st Government-wide Computer Network,
lead a successful campaign to register and operate the Palestinian Internet Top-Level domain ('PS'), develop a clear
strategy to create Palestinian IT industries, and play the liaison role with local, regional and international partners
to promote IT in the Palestinian Territories.
Dr. Ghassan Qadah
TOKTEN Senior Technology Adviser-MOPIC
The UNDP TOKTEN programme has given me the opportunity and the venue to return to the Palestinian Territories
and experience the challenges presented to the PA and its institutions first hand, while at the same time assisting in
very important and strategic issues facing the PA at this critical time in its development history. There is a great
sense of accomplishment and value in the work being done through this program, a feeling that I know is shared by
other TOKTEN consultants I have met.
Dr. Dena Assaf
TOKTEN Consultant to MOPIC
It has a been a great pleasure and opportunity for me to be involved with the TOKTEN programme. The programme
has offered me the opportunity to re-settle in my home country and make a central contribution to its progress and
development. Through my involvement with the programme, I was able to assist several Palestinian institutions &
NGOs in setting up their information technology systems and networks. My experience with TOKTEN has been of
great benefit to my career, and has contributed highly to the advancement of my expertise in the field of information
technology.
Issa Qumsieh
TOKTEN Consultant to Miftah, the Palestinian Initiative for the Promotion of Global Dialogue and Democracy
The TOKTEN program has made it possible for personslike myself to return home, and act upon our desire tocontribute and experience the gratification of ourcontribution.Having said that, I reserve the emphasis to my personalexperience: in the context of institutions and theirgeneral limitations, the little big surprise for me was tocooperate with behind-the-scenes staff; non-conventional individuals, who are consistently expandingthe intentions and possibilities of the programme to newhorizons.
Elia SuleimanTOKTEN Consultant to the Bethlehem 2000 Project
In my teens I thought the main thing for building a nationwas the will. In my twenties I thought it was factories. Inmy thirties: natural resources.It took me three decades to discover that the main thingis skill.Thanks to TOKTEN I am now transferring the skills inradio broadcasting I acquired at the BBC in London, tomy homeland. I now make radio programmes, givelectures, and discuss strategy and ways to improvemanagement, all at the same time, and for several stationssimultaneously.In our daily chats we dream of better and wider newscoverage.The problem is not lack of freedom, but lack of skills. Itis quite difficult to suppress a skillful journalist.
Aref HijjawiTOKTEN Consultant to the Palestinian BroadcastingCorporation
The UNDP/PAPP TOKTEN programme has given methe unique opportunity to be involved in one of the mostoutstanding development projects in the PalestinianTerritories, the Bethlehem 2000 Project.With over 10 years of work in media and public policyformation behind me, I was able to put to use both myknow-how and long standing wish to contribute to the
rebuilding of Palestinian society. As the Public Relationsprogramme at Bethlehem 2000 proved, the task wasformidable. I am grateful to the TOKTEN programmefor having given me the opportunity to serve the publicsector in the constructive way that I did. I hope thatmany expatriate nationals wishing to serve thecommunity in Palestinian Territories will have theopportunity that I was given by this great programme forthis truly worthy project.
Mariam ShahinTOKTEN Consultant to the Bethlehem 2000 Project
The Diaspora has always had a complex relationship withthe homeland, a mixture of myth, nostalgia and pain.The TOKTEN programme is a good way of bringingPalestinians from the Diaspora to interact with theircountry and people through professional work. It givesthe opportunity to be part of the system and to avoidfeeling like an outsider.After having worked with the Bethlehem 2000 Projectunder TOKTEN programme, not only did I enjoyparticipating in a very challenging project, but I also gotrid of feeling and being part of the Diaspora. I know nowthat Palestinian Territories is my country and I can liveand work here like any other citizen.
Nada HasanTOKTEN Consultant to the Bethlehem 2000 Project
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, Jordan, Six months, Completed. , Jordan, Six months, Completed., Canada, Six months, Completed. , Jordan, Six months,
Completed. , Jordan, Six months, Completed. , jordan, Sixmonths, Completed. , Jordan, Six months, Completed, , France, Threemonths, Completed. , Ph.D. France, Six months, Completed. ,Ph.D. Jordan, Six months, Completed, , Ph.D. USA, Three months, Completed.
, Ph.D. USA, Eleven months, Completed. , Jordan, Three months, Completed., Ph.D. France, Six months, Completed. , Italy, Two months, Completed.
, USA, Three months, Completed. , USA, Three months,Completed. , France, Three months, Completed. , France, One year,Ongoing,. , Ph.D. Cairo, Three months, Completed. , Jordan,Three months, Completed. , Jordan, Three months, Completed. ,Germany, Three months, Completed. , Canada, One year, Completed.
, Florida/USA, Three months, Completed. , Saudi Arabia, Two months,Completed. , Canada, Two months, Completed. , USA, Three months,Completed. , Jordan, Three months, Completed.
, Ph.D. Brazil, Three months, Completed. , USA, Three months,Completed. , USA, 5 weeks, Completed. , Canada, Threemonths, Completed. , Jordan, One month, Completed. , Ph.D.United Kingdom, Three months, Completed. Ms. , Jordan, Three months, Ongoing.Hanna Elias, USA, Nine months, Completed. , PHD, USA, Three months, Completed.
PHD, USA, Three months, Completed. PHD, Switzerland, Threemonths, Completed. USA, One month, Completed. , Jordan, Onemonth, Completed. , USA, One month, Canceled. , PHD USA, Threemonths, Completed. , USA, Three months, Completed. , Jordan, Threemonths, Completed. , France,Three months, Completed. , Jordan,Three months, Completed. , Jordan,Three months, Completed. , MDJordan, Three months, Completed. , Germany, Three months, Completed.
, Canada, Three months, Completed. , PHD Canada, Three months,Completed. , Saudi Arabia, Three months, Completed. , Austria, Twomonths, Completed. , Jordan, One month, Completed. , France,Nine months, Ongoing. , Jordan, One month, Completed.
, Jordan, Two Months, Completed. , Germany, Three months, Completed., USA, Three months, Completed. , Jordan, Five months,
Completed. , USA, Three months, Completed. , USA, Six months,Ongoing. , Germany, Three months, Aborted. , Germany, Sixmonths, Completed. , France, Three months, Completed. , Iraq,Three months, Ongoing. , France, Six months, Ongoing. , France,Three months, Completed. , UK, Three months, Completed. ,Jordan, Three months, Completed. , Germany, Six months, Ongoing.Jordan, Three months, Ongoing. , UK, One month, Completed. , France,Three months, Completed. , USA, Three months, Completed. , Jordan,Upcoming, Two months. , USA, Ongoing, Three months, ,Jordan, Ongoing, Two months. , Egypt, Upcoming, Six months.
, Canada, Ongoing, Two months.
Mr. Mohammad Zuhair Shadid Mr. Kamal Nasser,prof. Mr. George Milad Matta Mr. Azmi KhalilSaman Mr. Yassin Hussein Mr.Mohammad Abu Saad Mr. Mohammad Khamis
Mr. Mohammad Bitar Mr, Mohammad Zein EddinMr. Wahid Qutami Mr. Norma MarcosMr. Mohammad Hamidi Ms. Muna Hindieh
Mr. Ghassan Qadah Mr.Kamal Araj Mr. Rshad ShublakMr. Sari Hanafi Mr. Rasem MahmoudMs. Rabbab Abdelhadi Ms. Aida Abu Zayyad
Ms. Norma Morqos Ms. Nada El HassanMs. Faiha Abdel Hadi Mr. Mohammed Masoud
Mr. Mahmoud Shehadeh Ms. Nadia OdehMs. Naim Al Sabawi Mr. Salah
Yacoub Mr. Fouad AbdeenMs. Manal Lubani Ms. Lama JamjoumMr. Housam Barakat, Mr. Theyab Al Shatarat Mr. Jawdat
Abu El Haj Mr. Ribhi Mahmoud SalemMs. Nada Khader Mr. Mohammed Hamdan
Mr. Abdel Hafeth Abdel Salam Mr. Karim Sa'adYusra Abu Ajamieh
Mr. Walled Deeb Mr.Walid Abubaker Mr. Khaled Eshasi
Mr. Usama Huleili, Mr. Suleiman TaraziMr. Bilal Shamout Mr. Fouad Moughrabi
Mr. Issa Qumsieh Ms. Arwa MuzaffarMr. Patrik Lama Mr. Hussein Mustafa
Mr. Yasser Yassin Mr. Nushi Sha'shaMs. Khitam Eldanaf Ms. Diala
Ramahi Mr. Subhi QahawishMr. Abdallah Abusido Mr. Farouk Asali
Mr. Nabil Hassan Mr. Alain Georges AlbertZiad darwish Al Kurdi Mr. Mohammed Fayez
Hadad Mr. Ziad Abu Ramadan Ms.Samia Halabi Mr. Sabri Abdullah Amarneh
Mr. Imad Younis Mr. Amjad JaouniMs. Manal Timraz Mr. Mufeed Abu Ramadan
Ms. Nadia El Malki Mr. Salameh BarhoumMr. Attili Shadad Mr. Francois Abu Salem
Mr. Mari Saleh Mr. Mohammed Hasan DarwishMr. Fawzy naji Mr. Bashir Khdra,
Mr. Khalil Hindi Mr. Elia SuleimanMr. Zaher Kuheil Mr. Ammar Sajddi
Ms. Sarah Saleh Mr. Rajeh Ramadan HalaiqaMr. Mohammed Dabbour Ms. Nawal
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Palestinians have witnessed several waves of
emigration since 1948. A veritable "brain drain"
to the countries of the Middle East, Europe,
Canada, the United States of America, Latin
America and Australia has been the result.
Thanks to the TOKTEN Palestinian
Programme, many professional expatriates
Palestinians can now help to re-invigorate their
homeland through the contribution of their
expertise and know-how. The five-year "brain
gain" has gone a long way to reversing the losses
of these many years.
Without the help of the TOKTEN consultants,
the TOKTEN Programme would not be able
to provide quality support to those in need.
Happily, there has been a significant increase in
the number of expatriate Palestinians
profesionals who have shown a sincere
willingness to volunteer their services.
I would also like to acknowledge the generous
and continuing support of the Government of
Japan, without which TOKTEN would not
have achieved its current level of success.
As we enter the new millenium, the efforts of
the UNDP and the Ministry of Planning and
International Cooperation will continue to
focus on meeting the developmental needs of
Palestinian Authority ministries and institutions.
Again, I thank all our supporters who give us
the strength and ability to keep providing
professional services to those in need.
Mounir Kleibo
TOKTEN Manager
A thank you message…
