According to Miliken Institute Report, Israel needs to explore archaeological business models to increase its economic development. On Feb. 2, 2011, the economic think tank issued its recommendation with the following preamble: "Two-thirds of Israel's 64 developed archaeological sites are operating in the red, creating an unsustainable future for the country's incredibly rich and potentially economically rewarding cultural heritage reserves."
Miliken Institute is a 501 (c)(3) independent think tan that aims to promote and "create a more democratic and efficient global economy."
The report suggests that applying business start-up financing models, such as the community microfinance, venture capital or development bonds, could help preserve and protect the Israel's thousands of archaeological sites and provide local and national economic growth.
It proposed a number of financial solutions, including: