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Land Degradation and Human Development in Yemen

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BOOKLET: An eight-year partnership between the World Bank's International Development Association and UNDP Yemen

For 8 years, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) have worked together with local…

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Land degradation must be halted to advance human development in Yemen: New UNDP report

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: 11 December 2024 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Yemen has released a new report detailing the impact of land…

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Land Degradation and Human Development in Yemen

This study, “Land Degradation and Human Development in Yemen,” was commissioned by UNDP in 2024 as part of a collaboration with the Frederick S. Pardee Institute…

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Innovation and entrepreneurship: Yemeni women working in mobile maintenance

Both Khawla and Mashar have used their newfound skills to propel their careers to new heights as successful entrepreneurs in a desired vocation, building a…

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How local authorities across Yemen are embracing representation and inclusion in communities

Since the onset of crisis in Yemen nearly a decade ago, few available social services meet the specific needs of persons with disabilities. Many governance…

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Preserving coffee cultivation amidst climate change in Yemen: A legacy in every bean

How climate resilience and community support are helping Yemeni farmers to overcome challenges and sustain a cultural legacy

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UNDP and KSrelief empower communities through peacebuilding and economic initiatives in Yemen

Aden, Yemen: 05 December 2024 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) have…

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Fostering an inclusive society: Solar and mobile phone maintenance training supports Yemeni youth with disabilities

The UNDP Yemen’s Social Protection to Provide Social Cohesion in Vulnerable Communities in Yemen Project, generously funded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid…

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UNDP and Kuwait partner to increase efficiency at Yemen’s ports

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: 03 December 2024 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Yemen and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development have signed a…

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Livelihoods in Yemen: A mapping of needs and current support

This report provides a critical mapping and overview of livelihood interventions from 2018 to 2023 to inform the development of a UNDP strategy on livelihoods…

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Driving Al-Buraiqa’s economic landscape through women entrepreneurship

Awada is a member of the Fuqom Women Association in Al-Buraiqa and one of the 21 women who have participated in tuna canning and business management trainings…

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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.

2.6

million square meter

cleared mine-contaminated land

8,800

MSMEs (38% women-led)

have received assistance from UNDP (financial and non-financial)

156,000

people (50% are women)

provided with access to renewable energy

130,000

people (50% are women)

with improved access to sanitation and waste management services

22,000

households

with lactating and pregnant women and children under 5 yrs benefited from cash-for-nutrition

+14,600

people (45% are women)

with access basic health and education services

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