Rebuilding Yemen

As Yemenis start planning the reconstruction and rebuilding of their country after recent turmoil they face huge challenges in every major sphere. This book discusses the political and economic background and analyses the most important issues:

the option of improved governance through a federal government



addressing the powerful and patronage networks of the previous regime



investing in Yemen's human and natural resources to compensate for falling revenues from oil and gas



maintaining rural life through reduced dependence on irrigated agriculture and investing in enhancing rain fed agriculture



addressing the issue of urban water shortage through desalination



involving women in enhancing security