Planting 5,870 Sidr Trees in Yemen's Shibam District as Part of the MARKETS Project

The Market Access Enhancement Project (MARKETS) has launched a new initiative in Yemen's Shibam District, planting 5,870 Sidr trees to support honey production. This effort is part of a broader initiative aimed at addressing gaps in the value chains of three key Yemeni products: coffee, honey, and onions.
Funded by the Islamic Development Bank Group and the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY), and implemented by the Small and Micro Enterprise Promotion Service under the Social Fund for Development, the project seeks to enhance sustainable livelihoods, create job opportunities, and promote agricultural-based economic development.
MARKETS focuses on improving product quality and competitiveness by adopting international standards for sorting, packaging, branding, and marketing. The project also provides technical support to small and micro enterprises and value chain actors while sharing practical knowledge to improve market access.
This initiative contributes to Yemen's economic recovery and growth by empowering the private sector, enhancing food security, and creating decent employment opportunities. The SDRPY, a key supporter of the project, has implemented 263 development projects and initiatives across 16 Yemeni governorates. These initiatives span eight vital sectors: education, energy, transportation, water, agriculture and fisheries, government capacity building, and overall development programs.
The SDRPY's efforts underscore a commitment to improving daily life and livelihoods in Yemen by fostering economic empowerment and building capacity in local communities.