YEMEN, WB DISCUSS ALLEVIATING POVERTY, UNEMPLOYMENT RATES

SANA'A, Dec. 06 (Saba) - Yemen and World Bank (WB) discussed here on
Sunday means to alleviate poverty and reducing the unemployment
rates in the country.

Minister of Labour and Social Affaires Amat al-Razaq Hummad held
talks with the WB delegation headed by senior advisor Nader Mohammed
over the ministry's plans and programs to provide job opportunities
for youth and equalize such opportunities for women.

Hummad and Mohammed reviewed the ministry's programs to tackle the
childhood problems.

Moreover, the ministry's role in preparing the upcoming five-year
development plan was reviewed.

The meeting also discussed mechanisms to carry out the activities
and programs under the 2025 strategic vision, concerning the social
affairs and labour sectors.

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