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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