Minister of Water and Environment, Engineer Tawfiq Al-Sharjabi, met today with George Moreira da Silva, the Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). They discussed the projects and programs that UNOPS implements in Yemen, along with the challenges and obstacles hindering their execution. They also explored ways to address these issues and expand intervention areas in the water and environment sectors.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) in Antalya, Turkey. The two officials focused on joint coordination to overcome the obstacles facing project implementation, accelerate progress, and enhance the efficiency of interventions. Their goal is to achieve the desired developmental and humanitarian objectives while responding to the increasing needs in the water and sanitation sectors.
Minister Al-Sharjabi emphasized the importance of strengthening the partnership with UNOPS. He called for developing mechanisms for joint work, addressing challenges in project execution, and mobilizing additional support and funding for priority projects. These efforts aim to improve essential services and enhance the resilience of local communities.
In a related discussion, Minister Al-Sharjabi also met with Oguchi Daniels, the Deputy Director General for Operations at the International Organization for Migration (IOM). They explored ways to enhance cooperation and partnership, as well as develop areas of joint coordination to support humanitarian and developmental projects in Yemen.
The meeting covered several projects and interventions that IOM implements in Yemen. They discussed opportunities to expand collaboration, particularly focusing on mobilizing necessary funding for a sewage treatment plant project in Marib Governorate. This project is crucial for improving sanitation services, reducing environmental and health risks, and addressing the growing needs of the population amid urban expansion and displacement.
Both parties discussed the challenges facing project implementation and ways to overcome these obstacles. They emphasized the importance of enhancing coordination between the ministry and the organization to improve the efficiency and sustainability of interventions.
Minister Al-Sharjabi reiterated the need to strengthen the partnership with IOM and expand its interventions in the water, sanitation, and environment sectors. He highlighted the necessity of directing more attention to strategic projects with sustainable impacts and mobilizing the required funding to meet the needs of local communities and displaced persons.
For her part, Oguchi Daniels confirmed IOM’s commitment to continuing cooperation with the Yemeni government and the Ministry of Water and Environment. She emphasized the importance of strengthening partnerships in areas of mutual interest and supporting efforts to improve essential services and enhance recovery in Yemen.
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