DATA Studies & Consultation is a Bethlehem based independent Think-Tank economic foundation specialized in economic analyses of the West Bank and Gaza; DATA's founders were determined to utilize the available qualified Palestinian human resources in the development of the Palestinian economy through the provision of essential input to decision-making processes. To achieve this goal DATA sought the expertise of economists, business administrators, managers, marketers, computer analysts and other professionals in their fields as well as a small but very competent staff.