Yemen to receive $2.5 billon during 2009-2010

SANA'A, Jan. 01 (Saba) - Yemen will receive $ 2.5 billion of
commitments offered by the donors during 2009-2010.

Speaking to the state-run 26september weekly, undersecretary of
Planning and International Cooperation Ministry Hesham Sharaf said
that 2009 will be a year of investment in Yemen.

Sharaf said that $ 2.5 billion allocated to support the main and
service sectors such energy, electricity and technical education.

Sharaf pointed out the current arrangements to provide more
facilities to companies and businessmen.

He affirmed talks with donors will be held during the first quarter
of the new year to agree on the support program for the coming
period, pointing out the new directions by Germany, china, European
Union to finance development process in the country.

SA/SA