The collection of garbage does by far not meet the needs of residents. Open sewages are also common in many areas and affect negatively the quality of water. The existing transport facilities in the OPT are inadequate to provide a cost-effective service. Since 1967, investment in the sector has been primarily been designed according to Israeli security concerns and settlement needs. The weakening of local Government since the occupation has led to a deterioration of road networks within the municipalities.
Road transportation is the only mode available for passenger services.
Half of the bus fleet is more than 12 years old. Other transport modes were closed to operation in 1948 or, respectively, following the occupation and finally abandoned. World Bank, 1993. Due to the occupation, major components of national systems are absent, such as mortgage, social welfare programs, probation and aftercare of offenders and child protection. Social Welfare Departments of the Israeli Civil Administration mainly control services, rather than implementing, funding or developing them.