IFAD FUTURE PROJECTS IN YEMEN REVIEWED

SANA'A, March 03 (Saba) - Yemen and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) discussed on Wednesday the future projects the Fund would carry out in Yemen.

Minister of Fisheries Wealth Mohammed Shamlan held talks with the Yemen's Portfolio manager in IFAD Omar Zafar on the details of the projects that would be implemented under the IFAD's grant to the fishery sector in Yemen amounting to $15 million.

The grant aims to develop the coastal areas in Yemen via carrying out infrastructure projects in the areas of fishermen communities and upgrading the fishery facilities management and training on the good exploitation of fishery resources and developing women's capabilities in the coastal areas in addition to offering loans for fishermen.

Shamlan appreciated the fund's aid that aims to develop the fishery sector, enhance the food security and advance the development in Yemen.

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