UNDP Yemen

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusive

Land Degradation and Human Development in Yemen

Our objective

UNDP acknowledges the desire of Yemenis to live peaceful and dignified lives, not dependent upon foreign assistance. In addition to responding to the most urgent humanitarian needs, UNDP projects are designed to restore livelihoods, strengthen resilience to future challenges, and lay the foundation for long-term development while addressing gender gaps in a country that ranks 155 out of 156 countries in the 2021 World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index.

Our impact

With a community-level focus and working with key implementing partners, UNDP in Yemen aims to restore livelihoods, promote social cohesion, and foster a secure environment to create resilience now and in a post-conflict Yemen. 

Our current priorities are: (a) supporting a peaceful solution and transition; (b) economic recovery and livelihood; (c) restoring key basic services; and (d) empowering women, youth, and vulnerable groups.

3.1

million

Yemenis gained improved access to basic services, almost half of which are women

≈ One

million

Yemenis have access to improved infrastructure

+108

thousands

Yemenis have improved livelihoods and purchasing power through income generations opportunities

≊ 1/2

a million

Yemenis have benefited from powering public facilities with solar energy

300

community members

have been trained in mediation and despite resolution

536

smallholders

and 173 SMEs have been able to improve their livelihoods and leave behind multi-dimensional poverty through development of quality business plans and provision of grants