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The development of Yemen’s National Food Security Strategy was motivated by the strong impacts of the recent food, fuel, and financial global crises on the country’s economy and its people. In addition, policymakers understand that improving food security will be key in achieving economic prosperity and national security.

Yemen National Food Security Strategy: the Films

These 6 shorts aim at giving a tool for the general public to understand the reasons why the Yemen National Food Security Strategy was developed and what its goals are.

The Six Bastions for a Food Secure Yemen:

1. Petroleum Subsidies Reform: a Promising Necessity

Removing the petroleum subsidies means a lot of money saved by the Yemeni government. But it also means an increase of fuel price that goes hand in hand with an increase of food price. The government must use the savings coming form the fuel subsidies reform to improve the public services at all levels and promoting productivity-enhancing investments.

2. Business: a Sprout to Nourish

Oil and gas are valuable resources. However, it is important to attract investors not only in the hydrocarbon sectors. Other business opportunities are out there and may contribute to create more jobs for the food-insecure people.

3. People and Food: a Solid Pair

Yemen is very vulnerable to food price shocks and disasters, so the Country must develop appropriate risk-management mechanisms. Strong collaboration among governmental agencies, the private sector and Yemen's international partners is absolutely essential for success.

4. Water: the Most Precious Element

Water is rare and not readily available in Yemen. The people struggle to get it and often it is not drinkable. Its responsible exploitation is a must. Yemen's food security depends heavily on reducing groundwater use and redistributing water used for agriculture to more promising economic activity and human consumption.

5. Public Services: the Right to Efficiency

Efficient public services for all is one of the first steps to build a food secure Yemen. Often physical infrastructures are in place but the services are inadequate. Hence, education and training is paramount for the development of the Country and the good health of its citizens.

6. Women: an Insurance for the Future

Women are the pillars of Yemen's society. The evidence clearly shows that gender inequality goes hand in hand with malnutrition. Empowering women is an essential step toward a more functioning and stable Yemen. This will be possible through education, family planning and economic participation of women in the Yemeni society.

For more information, you can download the Yemen National Food Security Strategy Action Plan (1.4 MB pdf) here: