New Report Calls for Reform of Yemen’s Fisheries Sector Through Public-Private Partnerships
- ahmed alshargabi
- 4 days ago
- 1 min read
A new policy report titled " Empowering Yemen’s fisheries: A strategy for reform through public-private partnerships" has been released as part of a joint collaboration between the The Executive Bureau for Acceleration of Aid Absorption and Supporting Policy Reforms and the International Growth Centre (IGC).
The report highlights the significant potential of Yemen’s fisheries sector as one of the most promising industries capable of contributing to national food security, stimulating economic growth and creating employment opportunities in coastal communities. Despite its importance, the sector suffers from historical neglect and deep-rooted structural challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, lack of reliable data and a weak regulatory framework, all of which have been exacerbated by the conflict.
The report offers a comprehensive reform vision focused on building an effective public-private partnership. It recommends the creation of a supportive legal and institutional environment to encourage investment, along with the establishment of a national advisory council composed of government officials, investors, and local experts. This council would be tasked with policy development, implementation oversight and enhancing governance in this vital sector.
The report is an important step toward bringing one of Yemen’s most vital sectors back into focus. The Executive Bureau reaffirmed its commitment to translating the report’s recommendations into actionable steps, calling on donors and investors to support this approach and engage in reviving the sector.
The report serves as a call to action for policymakers, civil society, investors and the donor community to take part in the serious reform of a high-potential sector that could become a key driver of Yemen’s economic recovery.
