Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen explained

Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen
Native Name:البرنامج السعودي لتنمية وإعمار اليمن
Abbreviation:SDRPY
Founder:King Salman
Purpose:Development, humanitarian, economic
Headquarters:Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Leader Title:General Supervisor
Leader Name:Mohammed Saeed Al-Jaber

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) is a Saudi non-profit organization established in 2018 to support the reconstruction and development of Yemen. It aims to provide economic and development assistance across various sectors in the country.[1]

Founding

SDRPY was launched in May 2018 through a royal decree by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.[2] It operates under a comprehensive development agreement between Saudi Arabia and Yemen, focusing on transitioning from humanitarian relief to sustainable development.[3]

Staff and Presence

The SDRPY is led by the Saudi ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed Saeed Al-Jaber. Its staff comprises a select group of Saudi and Yemeni engineers and development specialists.[4] The organization is headquartered in Riyadh and has opened several offices in various Yemeni governorates.

Program Areas

SDRPY's areas of focus include:[5]

-Infrastructure: Rebuilding and restoring critical infrastructure, such as roads, land ports, airports, and seaports.

-Healthcare: Enhancing healthcare services by constructing and equipping hospitals, clinics, and medical centers, providing medical supplies, and training healthcare workers.[6]

-Education: Constructing and renovating schools, supplying educational materials, and providing teacher training to ensure that Yemeni children have access to quality education.[7] [8]

-Agriculture: Supporting the agricultural sector by providing equipment, seeds, and training to farmers, thereby boosting food production and contributing to food security.

-Water and Sanitation: Developing and restoring water supply and sanitation systems to provide clean drinking water and improve hygiene standards in Yemen.

-Energy: Restoring and expanding the electricity grid, including renewable energy projects, to provide reliable power to homes, businesses, and public facilities.[9]

-Economic Recovery: Facilitating economic recovery by supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), creating job opportunities, and encouraging investment in various sectors.

-Governance and Capacity Building: Strengthening governance institutions and building the capacity of Yemeni government officials.

Key Projects and Achievements

Since its inception, the SDRPY has implemented 229 development projects and initiatives in Yemen across eight sectors. In 2022, it was the largest non-UN organization globally contributing to Yemen's development, according to the United Nations Financial Tracking Platform (FTS).[10]

Notable Achievements

Partnerships

SDRPY collaborates with various partners at the local, regional, and international levels, including the Yemeni government, non-government and UN agencies, ministries, development funds, local authorities, and regional and international development organizations.[15] [16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 30 November 2020 . Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen & ESCWA sign an agreement to support development plans in Yemen - United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia . 14 September 2024 . www.unescwa.org . en.
  2. Web site: About the SDRPY البرنامج السعودي لتنمية وإعمار اليمن . 14 September 2024 . sdrpy.gov.sa.
  3. Web site: 27 May 2019 . Saudi Arabia, Yemen Sign Development, Reconstruction Agreement . 14 September 2024 . english.aawsat.com . en.
  4. Web site: General Supervisor البرنامج السعودي لتنمية وإعمار اليمن . 14 September 2024 . sdrpy.gov.sa.
  5. Web site: About the projects sdrpy . 2024-09-14 . sdrpy.gov.sa.
  6. Web site: 26 June 2023 . SDRPY launches development projects worth more than SR1.2 billion in Hadramout . 14 September 2024 . Saudigazette . English.
  7. Web site: SDRPY Supports and Expands Access to Quality Education Opportunities Across Yemen . 14 September 2024 . spa.gov.sa . en.
  8. Web site: 2021-06-29 . Yemeni-Saudi agreement signed to support Yemeni students on scholarships . 2024-09-14 . Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates . en-GB.
  9. Web site: Yemen signs deal for oil derivatives from Saudi Arabia . 2024-09-14 . www.aa.com.tr.
  10. Web site: The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen 2022 Financial Tracking Service . 14 September 2024 . fts.unocha.org.
  11. Web site: 11 August 2024 . Saudi development program boosts health sector in Yemen . 14 September 2024 . Arab News . en.
  12. Web site: 12 August 2024 . Admission Tests Begin at Talented Complex in Marib Ahead of Educational Program Launch. البرنامج السعودي لتنمية وإعمار اليمن . 2024-09-14 . sdrpy.gov.sa.
  13. Web site: Saudi Reconstruction Program in Yemen Launches Eight New Projects in Al Mahra Governorate The Embassy of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . 14 September 2024 . www.saudiembassy.net.
  14. Web site: Governments Institutions البرنامج السعودي لتنمية وإعمار اليمن . 14 September 2024 . sdrpy.gov.sa.
  15. Web site: Saudi Development and Reconstruction Programme for Yemen, Alwaleed Philanthropies and UN-Habitat set to rehabilitate 600 houses for low income families in Yemen UN-Habitat . 14 September 2024 . unhabitat.org.
  16. Web site: Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen & ESCWA sign an agreement to support development plans in Yemen - United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia . 14 September 2024 . www.unescwa.org . en.

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