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The World Bank In Yemen

Yemen has been embroiled in conflict since early 2015. For years the poorest country in MENA, it is now also suffering the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. Fighting has devastated its economy—leading to food insecurity verging on famine—and destroyed critical infrastructure.

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Yemen Country Climate and Development Report

This newly released report highlights the critical need for climate-responsive investments to tackle urgent challenges, while considering the conflict-affected and fragile conditions in the country.
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Yemen Economic Monitor, Fall 2024

Yemen’s GDP is projected to contract by 1 percent in 2024, following a 2 percent decline in 2023, exacerbating the 54 percent drop in real GDP per capita since 2015.
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Food Security and Development in Yemen

Amidst war and climate challenges, a comprehensive project tackles food insecurity and malnutrition through cash transfers, infrastructure development, and sustainable agriculture.

Yemen At-A-Glance

The World Bank Group’s priorities are preserving institutional capacity, improving the resilience of service delivery, and providing support to conflict-affected poor and vulnerable Yemenis. Its strategy also aims to encourage immediate economic growth by creating temporary jobs and supporting the private sector.

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Yemen COVID-19 Response Project

The development objective of this project is to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 pandemic in Yemen.

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Experts

Stephane Guimbert

Country Director for Egypt, Yemen and Djibouti

Dina Abu-Ghaida

World Bank Group Country Manager for Yemen

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In Depth

Oct 16, 2024

MENA Economic Update, October 2024

The MENA region is expected to grow at 2.2% in 2024, yet the outlook remains subdued amid heightened uncertainty. This edition also includes an update on the economic impacts of the conflict in the Middle East.
Jun 26, 2024

Yemen's Economic Update - Spring 2024

Yemen's GDP is projected to contract by 1.0% in 2024, following a 2.0% contraction in 2023 and a modest growth of 1.5% in 2022. Between 2015 and 2023, Yemen experienced a 54% decline in real GDP per capita, leaving the ...
Apr 15, 2024

MENA Economic Update, April 2024

According to the report, MENA economies are expected to return to low growth akin to the decade prior to the pandemic. MENA’s gross domestic product (GDP) is forecast to rise to 2.7% in 2024, which is a tepid increase ...
May 16, 2022

Reshaping the Role of Governments toward Workers in the Middle East and North ...

Employment in countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has grown one percent per year on average within private sector firms, which is much lower than the five percent average among other middle-income peers. ...

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