Noel Brehony, Saud Al-Sarhan (eds.)
Rebuilding Yemen:
Political, Economic and Social Challenges
Editors: Noel Brehony, Saud Al-Sarhan
Gerlach Press
Language: English
1. Edition (2015)
Hardcover, 189 pages
HC ISBN 9783940924681
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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