UN News All • April 20, 2026 12:00

Gaza: Human development set back 77 years as recovery costs rise to $71 billion

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The UN and European Union issued a joint warning on Monday that human development across Gaza has been set back by a staggering 77 years, with $71.4 billion needed over the next decade for recovery and reconstruction.

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Sun 10:32 - Al Jazeera English

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Gaza: Human development set back 77 years as recovery costs rise to $71 billion

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Al Jazeera English

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10:32

The GCC has unity, it now needs joint defence and development

Beyond supporting peace, GCC states need to work towards joint defence, energy security and economic development.

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Time running out on development goals as finance dries up, UN warns

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