Government discusses implementing president's program

SANA'A, March, 09 (Saba)-The government discussed in its cabinet's an exceptional
meeting held on Monday reports of several ministers over implementing the electoral
program of president of the republic and recent directives.

Among of these directions are developing government performance, stimulating
economic growth, developing educational process and creating instant solutions for
improving electricity generating output. This output should be no lesser than 1000
mega watt for filling the gap between supply and demand and needs of strategic
projects.

Upon discussing hindered electric projects, the cabinet stressed on electricity
ministry to finish Mareb Electric Gas Station project and complete measures of
tenders regarding the second phase for improving the output of the station to 400
mega watt according to fixed timetable program. Tenders regarding constructing
Mareb-Ma'abar gas pipeline and Ma'abar Electric Gas station with output of 400 mega
watt are also stressed on.

The cabinet then directed constructing independent unit for managing electric
projects and approving the announcement for choosing an executive director to the
unit under direct supervision by electric ministry.

The cabinet discussed report of ministry of planning and international cooperation
over achievements of the ministry for 2007-2008, especially regarding improving
relations with donors and carrying out projects and easing measures.