As part of ongoing efforts to enhance the sustainability of water resources and support the agricultural sector, a monitoring field visit was conducted under the activities of the “Integrated Water Resources Management to Enhance Resilience of Agriculture (ERA) and Food Security Project”, funded by #KfW, implemented by #UNDP, and in collaboration with #Nahda_Makers.
The visit included follow-up on the implementation of an activity involving the distribution of 186 handheld agricultural machines to 17 Water User Associations. It also reviewed a range of development interventions implemented in the area, including construction works, rural roads, home gardens, and agricultural terraces.
The visit aimed to assess the quality of the implemented works, as well as evaluate the impact of these interventions in strengthening the resilience of local communities and improving the efficiency of water resource management, thereby contributing to enhanced food security and sustainable agricultural production.
The visit was attended by a number of officials and specialists, including Mr. Nabil Jamel, Director of the Planning and International Cooperation Office – Taiz; Eng. Abdullah Al-Duais, Director of the Agriculture and Irrigation Office – Taiz; Eng. Ahmed Al-Maqrami, Director of the General Authority for Water Resources Office – Taiz; Dr. Najm Al-Din, National Project Manager of the Integrated Water Resources Management Project; Ms. Buran, Water Resources Management Specialist; Eng. Saddam Al-Mansouri from the technical unit of UNDP; Mr. Mohammed Sameer, Food Security and Livelihoods Program Manager at Nahda Makers Organization; and Mr. Sabri Al-Nabhani, UNDP Coordinator for Al-Mawaset District.
These efforts come within the framework of strengthening the integration between natural resource management and agricultural development, contributing to building more resilient communities capable of addressing climate challenges and achieving sustainable development.

