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The Social Fund for Development (SFD) was established by Law No. (10) of 1997. The SFD's major function is to proactively contribute in implementing the government's economic and social plans by means of increasing access for individuals, households, micro-enterprises, communities, the poor and low-income groups to employment, production and social services. The SFD aims at providing development opportunities to the poor using and promoting innovatively participatory approaches in delivering basic economic and social services. The areas SFD works in includes: Education, Health, Agriculture, Water & Environment, Cultural Heritage, Small & Micro Enterprises Development etc.
The Small & Micro Enterprise Development Unit (SMED) is the microfinance unit wing of SFD. The first microfinance program in Yemen was started by SFD. SFD is a pioneer in initiating microfinance programs in different Governorates of the country with the help of different donors.
advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP are on the ground in 166 countries, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. As they develop local capacity, they draw on the people of UNDP and our partners.
In Yemen UNDP vision is to play a leading role in supporting Yemen's development priorities and to support Yemen’s efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals through human and institutional capacity development. UNDP support is channelled towards promoting good governance, sustainable use of natural resources and a human rights based approach to development. This is achieved through effective partnership with all stakeholders, coordinated UN system support, enhanced knowledge sharing, staff empowerment and efficient UNDP service delivery. UNDP substantive focus is on helping Yemen’s efforts to meet the challenges of: democratic governance, poverty reduction, crisis prevention and recovery, energy and environment, HIV/AIDS and gender.
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SFD
The Social Fund for Development (SFD) was established by Law No. (10) of 1997. The SFD's major function is to proactively contribute in implementing the government's economic and social plans by means of increasing access for individuals, households, micro-enterprises, communities, the poor and low-income groups to employment, production and social services. The SFD aims at providing development opportunities to the poor using and promoting innovatively participatory approaches in delivering basic economic and social services. The areas SFD works in includes: Education, Health, Agriculture, Water & Environment, Cultural Heritage, Small & Micro Enterprises Development etc.
The Small & Micro Enterprise Development Unit (SMED) is the microfinance unit wing of SFD. The first microfinance program in Yemen was started by SFD. SFD is a pioneer in initiating microfinance programs in different Governorates of the country with the help of different donors.
UNDP
advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP are on the ground in 166 countries, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. As they develop local capacity, they draw on the people of UNDP and our partners.
In Yemen UNDP vision is to play a leading role in supporting Yemen's development priorities and to support Yemen’s efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals through human and institutional capacity development. UNDP support is channelled towards promoting good governance, sustainable use of natural resources and a human rights based approach to development. This is achieved through effective partnership with all stakeholders, coordinated UN system support, enhanced knowledge sharing, staff empowerment and efficient UNDP service delivery. UNDP substantive focus is on helping Yemen’s efforts to meet the challenges of: democratic governance, poverty reduction, crisis prevention and recovery, energy and environment, HIV/AIDS and gender.
