In light of the economic collapse that has affected several sectors in Yemen, causing one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world, will Yemen be able to recover, or will it continue to decline? What are the responsibilities of the parties to the conflict to stop this collapse and stabilize the situation so that there can be a recovery stage? Does Yemen still have revenue sources in light of the war? Which side has, and continues to, caused the destruction of the economy? What economic reforms has the internationally-recognized Government of Yemen implemented?
Afrah Al-Zouba, the Executive Director of the Executive Bureau for Accelerating the Absorption of Donor Pledges and Supporting the Implementation of Reform Policies, speaks to the Yemen International Forum podcast on this file. This podcast was recorded on the sidelines of the second edition of the YIF, a forum organized by the Sana'a Center for Strategic Studies and bringing together more than 250 participants from inside and outside Yemen, including representatives of the Yemeni government and various political actors, activists, civil society representatives, academics, diplomats, and international mediators to discuss the conflict.
The interview is conducted by Osamah Al Rawhani, Executive Director of Policy and Partnerships at the Sana'a Center.
00:00:00 Introduction
00:06:55 The chronic electricity crisis
00:10:32 Government efforts for economic recovery
00:12:35 Sources of support for the government
00:14:38 Donor aid
00:17:36 War First
00:20:25 Trust between the government and the international community
00:23:39 Institutionalization
00:26:54 A saboteur can undo the work of a thousand builders
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