Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLVII

No 40

4-October-2004

AID

World Bank Approves $65Mn For Education in Yemen

The World Bank announced on 27 September that it has approved a $65mn loan to the government ofYemen to improve access to basic education, especially for girls and disadvantaged groups. The money will also be used to enhance the quality of education and improve the management and efficiency of the education sector. While Yemen has made great strides in improving access to education, it...