Al-Suqutri and Al-Sharjabi participate in the operational and technical mission for the water management and irrigation project in Yemen.

Ministerial Participation in Water Management Project Launch

Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Fisheries Salem Al-Suqtri 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 Jordanian capital, Amman.

Project Discussions and Objectives

The mission includes representatives from the World Bank, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the United Nations Development Programme, and the United Nations Office for Project Services. Participants discussed the operational and technical aspects of the project, readiness requirements for implementation, and the identification of priority interventions to enhance water management and irrigation efficiency in Yemen.

Strategic Investment for Agricultural Development

Minister Al-Suqtri emphasized that the project represents a strategic investment to support the irrigation sector, boost agricultural production, and enhance food security. He highlighted the challenges facing water resources in Yemen due to depletion, climate change, and declining efficiency of irrigation systems.

Implementation Phase Announcement

In a related announcement, Minister of Water and Environment Tawfiq Al-Sharjabi declared the official start of the first phase of the multi-phase program. This phase targets the Delta Tuban and Wadi Hajar regions in the governorates of Aden, Lahij, Al-Dhale, and Hadramaut. The goal is to improve irrigation efficiency, enhance water services, and strengthen local communities’ capacity to cope with climate change.

Technical and Institutional Readiness Review

The mission’s activities include reviewing the technical and institutional readiness of the project, discussing implementation plans, prioritizing interventions, and coordinating mechanisms among national entities and international partners to ensure the project’s success and sustainability of its results.

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