Yemen Minister Seeks German Support for Economic Recovery

Yemen's Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Afrah al-Zouba, has actively engaged in diplomatic and development efforts in Germany, seeking to strengthen partnerships and mobilize support for Yemen's economic recovery and sustainable development. Her engagements occurred on the sidelines of the Hamburg Sustainability Conference 2026.

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The importance of the strategic partnership between the Yemeni government and international organizations, praising their role in implementing humanitarian and development programs.

Al-Zouba met with representatives from prominent international organizations, including Vision Hope, CARE, Save the Children, and the World Food Programme (WFP). These discussions centered on enhancing the execution of humanitarian and development projects, addressing sector-specific challenges, and maximizing their positive impact on Yemeni communities. She emphasized the critical role of strategic partnerships between the Yemeni government and these organizations, acknowledging their contributions to ongoing programs.

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The need to transfer successful experiences, strengthen knowledge exchange, and promote best practices.

Further discussions with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation in Berlin aimed to broaden cooperation in social and economic policy, support peacebuilding initiatives, and improve aid effectiveness in alignment with Yemen's national priorities and reform plans. Topics included social protection, economic reforms, community dialogue, and the promotion of applied research for evidence-based policymaking. Both sides committed to continued coordination and expanding joint efforts to foster sustainable development and economic recovery.

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The importance of conducting comprehensive and realistic assessments to measure the development impact of completed projects and incorporating lessons learned into the design of future programs and projects to enhance performance and achieve more sustainable development outcomes.

Al-Zouba highlighted the importance of realistic assessments to gauge project impact and integrate lessons learned into future planning. International organizations reaffirmed their commitment to Yemen's development, appreciating the ministry's efforts to improve dialogue and coordination for greater project efficiency and sustainable outcomes. The foundation's continued operation from Aden was also noted as a reflection of its commitment to supporting Yemeni institutions.

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Reaffirmed their commitment to continuing support for Yemen's development efforts and expressed appreciation for the Planning Ministry's efforts to strengthen dialogue and coordination aimed at improving project efficiency and achieving sustainable development impact.