RESOLVE – Resilient Economies and Sustainable Livelihoods for Empowerment In Yemen
The SDC Cooperation Programme for Yemen aims to reduce aid dependency by strengthening resilience and supporting sustainable livelihoods. This project will help drive that transition by addressing severe food insecurity and unlocking local agricultural potential. It will promote innovative, inclusive models for small and micro agribusinesses and strengthen the governance framework as well as public service delivery.
| Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Yemen |
Développement économique inclusif Agriculture et sécurité alimentaire Gouvernance
Soutien commerciale & inclusion économique
Services agricoles & marché Politique du secteur publique |
01.12.2025
- 30.11.2028 |
CHF 2’372’749
|
- Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement
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Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE ENTREPRISES ET AUTRES SERVICES
AGRICULTURE
GOUVERNEMENT ET SOCIETE CIVILE
Sous-Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE Business support services and institutions
Services agricoles
Politiques publiques et gestion administrative
Thème transversal Le projet contribue à améliorer le fonctionnement de l'organisation partenaire
Type d'aide Contribution à des projets ou programmes
Numéro de projet 7F11663
| Contexte | Yemen faces one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, driven by prolonged conflict, political instability, and economic collapse. These conditions have weakened institutions, deepened poverty, and eroded food security, especially in rural areas already strained by environmental degradation and climate shocks. Short-term aid has eased immediate suffering but fails to tackle root causes. There is an urgent need to shift toward sustainable, resilience-based development where the context allows. |
| Objectifs | An economically self-reliant, climate resilient, and food-secure Yemen ist built by strenthening food systems and creating inclusive, and market-driven livelihoods. |
| Groupes cibles |
Local authorities, vulnerable populations, particularly smallholder farmers, agribusiness owners, women and IDP’s. Geographical coverage: Hadramout (Valley) and Ma’arib |
| Effets à moyen terme |
Specific Objective/OUTCOME 1: Widespread adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices and ecosystembased adaptation is enhanced Specific Objective/OUTCOME 2: The local economy benefits from strengthened agricultural products value chains Specific Objective/OUTCOME 3: Communities are supported, decent jobs are created, and local businesses are formalized and connected to financial institutions |
| Résultats |
Principaux résultats attendus: 1.1 SMEs and smallholder agribusinesses supported through capacity building, formalization assistance, and improved access to tailored financial services and credit facilities. 2.1. Inclusive multi-stakeholder collaboration mechanisms established and operationalized, resulting in strengthened local authorities’ capacities, improved public service delivery, and enhanced Business Enabling Environment (BEE) benefiting 150 individuals from targeted groups. 3.1 Priority agricultural value chains strengthened through technical upgrades, market linkages, and trade facilitation mechanisms. Principaux résultats antérieurs: N/A |
| Direction/office fédéral responsable |
DDC |
| Partenaire de projet |
Partenaire contractuel Organisme des Nations Unies (ONU) |
| Coordination avec d'autres projets et acteurs | This project complements current SDC activities under Outcome 2 Resilience and Livelihoods, in microfinance, innovation and job creation. Among those is the cooperation with Al Amal bank and the related REYADAH Foundation that is also implemented in Hadramout. |
| Budget | Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF 2’372’749 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF 1’120’000 Projet total depuis la première phase Budget de la Suisse CHF 0 Budget y compris partenaires de projet CHF 2’372’749 |
| Phases du projet | Phase 1 01.12.2025 - 30.11.2028 (Phase en cours) |
