Al-Suqutri and Al-Sharjabi participate in the operational and technical mission for the water and irrigation management project in Yemen.
- Minister Al-Saqtri and Minister Al-Sharjabi attended the water management project mission in Amman.
- The mission focuses on improving water management and irrigation efficiency in Yemen.
- The project aims to enhance agricultural production and food security amid water resource challenges.
- The first phase targets Delta Tuban and Wadi Hajar regions in multiple governorates.
Ministers Participate in Operational and Technical Mission for Water Management Improvement Project in Yemen
Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Fisheries Salem Al-Saqtri and Minister of Water and Environment Engineer Tawfiq Al-Sharjabi participated today in the opening of the operational and technical mission for the project aimed at improving water management and irrigation in Yemen for sustainability and efficiency (I-WISE). The event took place in the capital city of Amman, Jordan.
Mission Focuses on Operational and Technical Aspects
The mission discusses operational and technical aspects of the project, with representatives from the World Bank, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the United Nations Development Programme, and the United Nations Office for Project Services in attendance. Participants will address the readiness requirements for implementation and identify priority interventions to enhance water management and irrigation efficiency in Yemen.
Strategic Investment in Agriculture and Food Security
Minister Al-Saqtri emphasized that the project represents a strategic investment to support the irrigation sector and enhance agricultural production and food security. He highlighted the challenges facing water resources in Yemen due to depletion, climate change, and declining efficiency of irrigation systems.
Launch of the First Phase of the Multi-Stage Programme
Minister of Water and Environment Tawfiq Al-Sharjabi announced the official start of the first phase of the multi-stage programme. This phase targets the Delta Tuban and Wadi Hajar regions in the governorates of Aden, Lahij, Al-Dhale, and Hadramout. The goal is to improve irrigation efficiency, enhance water services, and strengthen local communities’ capacity to cope with climate change.
Review of Technical and Institutional Readiness
The mission’s activities include reviewing the technical and institutional readiness of the project. Participants will discuss implementation plans, priority interventions, and coordination mechanisms between national entities and international partners to ensure the project’s success and sustainability of its results.
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