The Aix Group is an independent NGO registered in France. Its work is run by the Steering Committee (see below) through the French NGO, Institut pour la Coop?ration en M?diterran?e - Groupe d'Aix, and in partnership with the Peres Center for Peace (Tel Aviv) and the DATA Studies and Consultations (Bethlehem).
The Aix Group's research is directed by the Steering Committee, and conducted by Israeli, Palestinian, and international economic experts, academics, and members of economic organizations, with the underlying objective of producing and disseminating position papers which seek to identify economic scenarios and propose recommendations which promote win-win solutions for Palestinians and Israelis.
As evidenced by its numerous publications, the Aix Group has followed the peace process closely over the years, and provides comprehensive economic studies that assist in the important task of informing decision makers regarding the economic implications of their political discussions. The findings serve to provide key decision makers within the region and internationally with a solid basis from which to make decisions regarding final status issues. Importantly, the information presented by the Aix Group takes into account Palestinian, Israeli, and international perspectives, ensuring that the research and analysis is as impartial as possible.
The Steering Committee of the Aix Group is comprised of five members:
Prof. Gilbert Benhayoun - Director of the CEREFI, Université Paul Cézanne-Aix-Marseille III, and Chairman of the Aix Group.
Mr. Saeb Bamya - Former Deputy Minister of National Economy and Palestinian Coordinator of the Aix Group.
Prof. Arie Arnon - Prof. of Economics at Ben Gurion University and Israeli coordinator of the Aix Group.
Dr. Ron Pundak - Director General, The Peres Center for Peace.
Dr. Samir Hazboun - Executive Director, DATA Center for Studies and Research