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"Looking back at history shows us the strong interrelation between economy and politics. The origins of the European union, date back to the post-second world war era, in particular the foundation of the European coal and steel community in 1951, followed by the treaties of Rome establishing the European economic community.

Obviously, the situation in Europe cannot be compared to the Middle East. Nevertheless, joint economic interests and win-win situations are strong engines for political change."

Dr. Lars Hansel

Director of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Israel

The Israeli-Palestinian Business Forum (IPBF) is an organization established in 2010 to assist Israeli and Palestinian Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME's) engage in cross-boundary commerce and joint ventures. Its mission is to foster, develop and expand the strategic business alliances between the Israeli and Palestinian business communities by promoting trade, investment, sustainable economic development as well as advocating policies and reforms that will encourage a more positive business environment for cooperation.

We at the IPBF believe that a sustainable and long-lasting peace between Palestinians and Israelis can only be achieved though grassroot efforts to interact and collaboratively build activities and ventures of mutual benefit.