VOL. XLIII

No. 05

31-January-2000

YEMEN

Yemens 2000 Budget Comes Into Force As Reform Drive Moves On

Nearly one month after it came into force, Yemens budget for the year 2000 is still being "hotly debated," according to economists in the country concerned about expenditure allocations. The budget was ratified last month by President 'Ali 'Abd Allah Salih and reflects improved oil prices with a 32% increase in public income and a 26% increase in expenditure. Expenditure is set at YR422,249mn...