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UNDP and Japan sign US$5 million agreement to increase efficiency at the Port of Aden

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: 17 September 2024 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Yemen and the Government of Japan have signed a US $5 million agreeme...

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Supporting the education environment in Yemen: The impact of the ERRY III Joint Programme

Recognizing the vital role of education, the European Union and Government of Sweden are supporting the Enhanced Rural Resilience in Yemen (ERRY III) Joint Progra...

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Solar power systems revitalize Dar Saad's schools: local leadership for enhanced services delivery

With support from the Strengthening Institutional and Economic Resilience in Yemen (SIERY) Project, funded by the European Union and implemented by UNDP in partne...

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Local leadership rehabilitates Aqabat Dhisra Road in Lahj, Yemen

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Publications
Brochure: Yemen Food Security Response and Resilience Project

The Food Security Response and Resilience Project (FSRRP) is a lifeline for Yemen's agricultural communities, grappling with the devastating impacts of conflict a...

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Supporting climate resilient agriculture in Yemen

In response to the crisis in Yemen, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in partnership with the Social Fund for Development (SFD) and the Public...

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Stories
A new school brings hope to Deir Al-Mahjoub Village, Yemen

In Deir Al-Mahjoub Village, located in Bajil District of Hodeidah Governorate, Yemen, around 200 families reside, the majority of whom rely on agriculture as thei...

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From catch to consumption: Supporting the fishery sector in Yemen

In response to Yemen’s deepening food insecurity crisis, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has partnered with the World Bank’s International Develop...

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Local authorities pave the Al-Jami and Al-Hamishi road

On Tuesday, July 25, 2024, the Habil Jabar District in Lahj Governorate, Yemen, marked a major step forward in advancing local development. Local authorities, wit...

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Building Trust and Resolving Community Issues: The Impact of Peace Committees in Yemen

By equipping six peace committees in Aden (Al-Mansoura and Sheikh Otman), Hadramaut (Seiyun and Tareem) and Lahj (Tooralbaha and Alhota) with the necessary skills...

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Supporting local authorities in Al-Qahira, Yemen to equip educational institutions

Education increases quality of life for families and community members and boosts employment opportunities, allowing individuals to live successful and meaningful...

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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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2021 - 2024 Country Strategy Note
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UNDP Yemen Projects and Initiatives
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