In 1999, the Mossawa Centre acted as advisor to the Local Councils� Commitee when organizing their general strike. Instead of accepting a token sum to end the strike, the Local Councils negotiated for a more substantial program to address the actual development needs of the Arab community. The Mossawa Centre supplied information and contacts to the various committees that were appointed to address the issue; two for the North (ministers and directors of ministries), and two for the Negev (ministers and directors of ministries). Through regular meetings with government officials, ministers, and MKs, the Mossawa Centre was able to provide support for the �Four Billion Shekel Plan�, a four-year Development Plan for the North.

Similarly to the Campaign for Education, the Mossawa Centre has found that the creation of the plan is only the first step. Although the Development Plan for the North was passed by the Knesset in 2000, the Mossawa Centre's economic analysis of the State Budget for 2001 revealed that the funds for implementing the Development Plan had not been included in the budget.

In 2001, The Mossawa Centre responded by organizing the Campaign for Fair Funding, a coalition of 26 Jewish and Arab organisations who worked in cooperation to advocate and raise awareness about the issue. Each organisation took a role that was appropriate to their capacity and their resources, joining forces to advocate with the Knesset to increase budget allocations in the State Development Budget for the Arab sector. The Campaign for Fair Funding also cooperated closely with the National Committee for Arab Local Councils, and with Heads of Local Councils from the villages and municipalities throughout Israel.

As a result of the efforts of the Mossawa Centre, the coalition of Jewish and Arab organisations, and the Arab Local Councils, the Development Budget for the North was increased from 400 million NIS in 2001, to over 900 million NIS in 2002. This increase will translate directly into increased development in the Arab sector, resulting in improved educational facilities, social welfare and health services, improved infrastructure and roads, and updated sewer and water facilities.