VOICED: Yemeni government pins hopes on upcoming aid meeting

Yemen faces numerous challenges, including tribal fighting, kidnappings, and extremism. Despite receiving over $5 billion in aid, only a small fraction has been effectively used due to issues like corruption and centralized government power. The Riad Conference aims to address these issues by focusing on Yemen's development needs. Donors have historically prioritized security, but with high poverty rates, a broader development program is necessary. Yemen also seeks to reduce its 40% unemployment rate by encouraging neighboring countries to open their labor markets to Yemeni workers.

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