Signing and Exchanging of Notes on “the Project for Supporting Vocational Training for Youth including Internally Displaced Persons” in partnership with IOM
2025/7/13
On July 13th, in Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Yemen, Mr. Yoichi Nakashima, and Mr. Ashraf El Nour, Head of the IOM Country Office in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, signed and exchanged notes regarding the grant aid " The Project for Supporting Vocational Training for Youth including Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) (in partnership with IOM)" (grant amount: 356 million yen (approximately 2.5 million USD)). H.E. Dr. Mansour Ali Bajash, Deputy Minister for Political Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs also attended the ceremony representing the Government of the Republic of Yemen.
1. In Yemen, high unemployment has become the norm due to the effects of the long-standing conflict. The country's public Technical and Vocational Training Centers (TVTCs) have significantly reduced their functions due to the damage to infrastructure and lack of funds caused by the conflict, making it difficult to train skilled workers. In addition, 4.7 million IDPs (approximately one-seventh of the population) are unable to earn an income since they have no skills and jobs, thus many are unable to lead normal lives.
2. This cooperation will rehabilitate TVTCs and provide related capacity development training in three southern governorates (Aden, Lahj, and Taiz). It is expected to contribute to increasing employment opportunities for young people in the country through expanding vocational training and enriching economic means.
3. Supporting peace and stability in Yemen, which borders the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, will contribute to ensuring the security of sea lanes. The Government of Japan will continue to work proactively toward the realization of peace and stability in Yemen, in cooperation with the United Nations and relevant countries.
1. In Yemen, high unemployment has become the norm due to the effects of the long-standing conflict. The country's public Technical and Vocational Training Centers (TVTCs) have significantly reduced their functions due to the damage to infrastructure and lack of funds caused by the conflict, making it difficult to train skilled workers. In addition, 4.7 million IDPs (approximately one-seventh of the population) are unable to earn an income since they have no skills and jobs, thus many are unable to lead normal lives.
2. This cooperation will rehabilitate TVTCs and provide related capacity development training in three southern governorates (Aden, Lahj, and Taiz). It is expected to contribute to increasing employment opportunities for young people in the country through expanding vocational training and enriching economic means.
3. Supporting peace and stability in Yemen, which borders the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, will contribute to ensuring the security of sea lanes. The Government of Japan will continue to work proactively toward the realization of peace and stability in Yemen, in cooperation with the United Nations and relevant countries.