Aden -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the European Union and local civil society organizations, has wrapped up the Strengthening Institutional and Economic Resilience in Yemen (SIERY) project. 

Launched in 2020, the initiative aimed to bolster local governance, improve public service delivery, and foster economic recovery in a country devastated by years of conflict.

Key Achievements

- Capacity building for local authorities: Training in planning, expenditure management, and disaster risk management enabled municipalities to better serve their communities.

- Community participation: Citizens were empowered to take part in local planning processes, ensuring that development priorities reflected real needs.

- Economic recovery efforts: The project supported small businesses, local councils, and community initiatives to strengthen livelihoods and reduce dependence on humanitarian aid.

- Closing workshops: In governorates such as Taiz, UNDP and its partner Generations Without Qat (GWQ) held final sessions with local authorities, civil society, and international organizations to review outcomes and chart future steps.

Context and Impact

Yemen’s prolonged conflict has left millions displaced and weakened state institutions. The SIERY project sought to stabilize local governance structures as a foundation for recovery and eventual peace. 

By enhancing institutional resilience, the initiative helped prevent further deterioration of services and created space for conflict resolution, disaster management, and economic resilience.

These outcomes are expected to support Yemen’s long-term recovery and provide a framework for future international assistance.