On 5 July 2006, Yemen’s Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation signed an assistance agreement for the water and environment sector with the Dutch government. The Netherlands has agreed to grant EUR 20 million for the coming four years. Yemen will also discuss further support to ther water sector with the German and British governments and other donors.

Related news: Yemen: Dutch sign first foreign partnership contract, Source Weekly, 6 Mar 2006

Web site: Royal Netherlands Embassy in Sana'a, Yemen – water sector page

Contact: First Secretary Water, Ir. A.J.H. Negenman and Program Officer Water, Mr. M. Al-Aroosi, Royal Netherlands Embassy in Sana'a, Yemen, holland@y.net.ye

Source: Saba, 5 Jul 2006