Minister of Planning and International Cooperation chairs expanded meeting with ministry leaders

[16/02/2026 02:31]
 Aden - Saba

Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Dr. Afrah Al-Zuba chaired an expanded meeting today in the temporary capital of Aden, attended by ministry leaders, dedicated to discussing work priorities for the coming period and enhancing the performance of various sectors in order to support development efforts and improve economic indicators.
The meeting, which was attended by Deputy Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Dr. Nizar Basheeb, sector representatives and directors-general of the ministry, reviewed the progress of work during the previous phase, the level of implementation of plans and programmes, and the challenges facing the ministry's work under the current circumstances. It also discussed ways to develop institutional performance and enhance the efficiency of coordination with international partners.
The Minister of Planning and International Cooperation emphasised that the ministry has important tasks in preparing national plans and strategies and improving the country's development and economic support frameworks. She explained that the current phase requires redoubled efforts and teamwork to address existing challenges and resolve issues and difficulties that hinder the work process.
Minister Al-Zouba stressed the importance of improving the working environment within the ministry and developing a clear roadmap for the next phase, including a package of administrative and institutional reforms that contribute to improving performance, increasing work efficiency, and addressing existing imbalances, which will have a positive impact on the implementation of development projects and programmes. She noted the importance of building human capacity, expanding training and qualification programmes, and strengthening institutional evaluation mechanisms to identify actual human and logistical resource needs, enabling the ministry to fully carry out its developmental role.
For his part, the Deputy Minister of Planning and International Cooperation reviewed the progress of work and tasks carried out by the ministry during previous periods, the challenges it faces and how to overcome them, and the available needs and capabilities. He emphasised the importance of integrating efforts between different departments and working according to priorities, which would enable the ministry to perform its role in supporting the country's development and reconstruction process.
During the meeting, the Deputy Minister listened to the observations and proposals of the sectoral undersecretaries and general managers, who reviewed the most prominent challenges and technical and administrative needs, as well as ways to develop performance and improve the level of coordination and joint work within the Ministry.

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