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Economic Hardship Deepens in Yemen
Yemen’s GDP is projected to shrink by 1.5% in 2025. Currency pressures, declining aid, and fiscal fragmentation hinder recovery.
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Understanding the Journey of Women Entrepreneurs in Yemen
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THE LATEST FROM YEMEN
Stay up to date with our latest findings from Yemen.
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Learn about the projects that are shaping Yemen's future and the results that demonstrate our commitment to sustainable development.
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Navigating Increased Hardship and Growing Economic Fragmentation
Navigating Increased Hardship and Growing Economic Fragmentation
Yemen’s economy remained under severe strain in the first half of 2025 as the continued blockade on oil exports, rising inflation, and declining aid have compounded with years of conflict and institutional division.
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Persistent Fragility Amid Rising Risks
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The report concludes by outlining three potential economic trajectories for Yemen – a continuation of the status quo, escalation of conflict, or a path to lasting peace.
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Understanding the Journey of Women Entrepreneurs in Yemen
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In Yemen, women and girls face multiple obstacles that hinder progress toward gender equality and limit their economic participation.
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Yemen Poverty and Equity Assessment
Yemen is one of the most food insecure, and possibly poorest, countries in the world. Around half of Yemeni households have inadequate food consumption.
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Country Director for Egypt, Yemen and Djibouti, Middle East & North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (MENAAP)
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Dina Abu-Ghaida
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World Bank Group Country Manager for Yemen, Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan region (MENAAP)
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