Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner's statement [20 KB] at the Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), London, 2 May 2008 The AHLC set up in 1993 is the principal policy-level coordination mechanism for development assistanceto the Palestinian people that is, reviewing donor/aid policies and strategies. This forum seeks topromote dialogue between donors, the Palestinian Authority and the Government of Israel. The AHLC ischaired by Norway and co-sponsored by the EU and US.