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                        What is the Weitz Center?

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                        The Weitz Center for Development Studies is a global leader in capacity building for sustainable development.  Our work is dedicated to enhancing the efforts of international agencies, governments, communities, civil society and private sector organizations to achieve positive social and economic change worldwide.  Towards this end, we offer high quality training and consulting services to clients across a variety of sectors and levels.

                        The Center's mission is to provide clients with practical tools, cutting edge knowledge and hands-on experience to improve the performance of their policies, programs and projects in achieving  sustainable development and poverty reduction.

                        Our international reputation is built on a 40-year track record with clients from 80 countries around the world.  A non-governmental, non-profit organization, the Weitz Center is a pioneer in the field of Integrated Regional Development (IRD), world-renowned for its comprehensive "Rehovot Approach" to regional development planning and local economic development.

                        The Center was established by the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) in 1963 and enjoys a long-standing partnership with the Center for International Cooperation of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MASHAV).  The Weitz Center library has been designated as the World Bank depository library for Israel.  

                        The Weitz Center office is located in Rehovot, Israel.



                        What is the Weitz Center?

                        What sets us apart?

                        The Rehovot Approach

                        Raanan Weitz

                        Our People









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