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Cluster evaluation of FAO resilience activities in Yemen 2018–2024

The evaluation examined FAO’s contributions in four thematic areas: natural resources management (NRM) (with a focus on water), agriculture, livestock and governance, within the framework of the humanitarian–development–peace (HDP) nexus. The primary users of the evaluation are the FAO Yemen Country Office, the Government of Yemen, the Sana’a-based authorities, FAO regional and headquarters divisions, as well as resource partners, implementing partners, and other humanitarian and development actors in Yemen.

 

Findings confirmed the relevance of FAO’s interventions to the country’s needs, particularly in addressing water scarcity, climate vulnerability and rural livelihoods. Notable contributions were observed in NRM, where water-focused initiatives demonstrated potential for integrated, area-based resilience programming. However, the lack of a cohesive programmatic approach, combined with short project time frames and limited institutional ownership, constrained the sustainability of outcomes. While results at the output level were evident, especially in strengthened community structures such as water users’ associations (WUA), there was limited evidence of broader systemic change.

The evaluation concludes that FAO Yemen would benefit from adopting an area-based resilience strategy, reinforcing integrated approaches across sectors, and prioritizing support to local institutions and community-based organizations. It also highlights the need to strengthen gender and youth engagement, enhance monitoring and knowledge management systems, and improve internal processes related to procurement, staffing and delegated authority.