For Immediate Release
Press Release
April 21, 2024 – Today, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Dr. Waed Abdullah Batheeb and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Country Director for Yemen Kimberlee Bell signed a five-year assistance agreement between the Government of the United States and the internationally-recognized Government of the Republic of Yemen. The agreement reflects the unwavering commitment of the United States to Yemen’s prosperity, stability, and people.
“The United States and Yemen have a productive partnership that endures even in the face of the unprecedented challenges we face today,” said Kimberlee Bell. “The American people remain committed to assisting Yemen with both its immediate needs and with advancing the Government of Yemen’s vision for the country’s long-term stability and prosperity.”
USAID’s economic growth program works to stabilize Yemen’s macro economy by improving monetary and fiscal policy and facilitating international trade. This partnership helps Yemenis access essential healthcare, including initiatives promoting reproductive and maternal and child health, improves nutrition for children and pregnant women, strengthens the country’s healthcare system, increases access to safe water and sanitation, and improves water and sanitation service delivery. Additional programs improve early grade reading, numeracy, and writing skills, support non-formal learning centers and a remedial curriculum for out-of-school children, assist the educational needs of girls and children with disabilities, promote community cohesion and reconciliation, and strengthen the peacebuilding capacity of local and national government institutions.
The agreement outlines how USAID’s development assistance will accelerate Yemen’s economic growth, improve access to essential water, health, and education services, and strengthen governance and reconciliation. USAID has provided more than $5.8 billion in humanitarian and development assistance in support of the Yemeni people since 2015. For more information, visit: https://www.usaid.gov/yemen.
