NIGEL ROBERTS runs the World Banks WDR 2011 is one of relatively few independent witnesses allowed by the Israelis to visit Gaza since 'Operation Cast Lead' took place over a year ago.
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The forthcoming WDR 2011 will look at how peoples' expectations can affect the course of a conflict, and the extent to which actions by governments and the international community can change those expectations. Absent a political settlement, there is not much to hope for he suggests.