The Palestine Investment Conference (PIC) is aimed at strengthening the economy of

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and supporting a future Palestinian state. It took place in the Convention Palace

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in 2008 and 2010. The conference was hosted in 2008 by Palestinian prime minister

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and in 2010 by Palestinian president

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. It was attended by the official envoy of the

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. In 2010, the U.S. delegation was led by the Special Envoy for Middle East Peace

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. The 2008 conference was focused on large development initiatives. One outcome is the planned city of

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. The 2010 conference focused on

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.Palestine is Open for Business.
Huffington Post, June 17, 2010

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* 2008 establishments in Palestine Economy of Palestine Politics of Palestine {{Palestine-stub

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