Future projects
Regional Infrastructure Trunk Council (RITC)
Given the geography of the Palestinian Territory, infrastructure must be planned with neighbouring countries. The Portland Trust has designed and introduced a structure to coordinate and develop regional infrastructure between Israel, Egypt, Jordan and the Palestinian Territory – RITC – which can be implemented once the situation allows. We believe RITC will provide an effective means of planning the infrastructure required, boosting employment and accelerating development of the Palestinian economy.
Social Investment in Israel
The Portland Trust is in the process of establishing a Social Investment Task Force (SITF) in Israel. This will be led by Sir Ronald Cohen. The SITF will define and determine the course of action to reduce social gaps in Israel.
A number of areas are being examined including: case studies of community investment funds from different countries; effective financial tools for social investment (including social impact bonds); potential beneficiaries; and income sources. The overall aim of the SITF is to encourage economic development in under-invested Israeli communities.
