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| Identifier | Subject | Date | Office | Classification | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03SANAA1091 |
PL-108-7 TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT [...] (U) Below is Post's response to the information requested in ref A. A. Does host government publish national budget in a timely manner? Answer: Yes, with minimum delay. B. Where Subnational levels of government are significant, are their combined fiscal position published. Answer: No, [...] |
2003-05-13 13:51:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT EAID ECON EFIN EINV ETRD YM EPTED COM |
| 03SANAA1193 |
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER SOFAN: ECONOMIC ISSUES AND [...] (C) Summary: Newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Planning and International Cooperation Ahmed Sofan outlined the new government's priorities to Ambassador in a courtesy call on May 26. Sofan also said that he expects the long-delayed gun-control legislation to pass Parliament [...] |
2003-05-29 09:39:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EAID YM ECON COM |
| 03SANAA1202 |
MIDDLE EAST TRADE INITIATIVE: YEMEN [...] (C) Summary: The ROYG will respond very positively to the Middle East Trade Initiative. Yemen should accede to the World Trade Organization in five years and that process should help reinvigorate efforts to conclude a Bilateral Investment Treaty. Sub regional FTAs could have wide benefits fo [...] |
2003-05-31 08:32:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ETRD ECON EINV YM COM |
| 03SANAA1263 |
AMBASSADOR'S 6/2 MEETING WITH FM QIRBI: U/S BOLTON [...] (C) Summary: In a 6/2 meeting with Ambassador, FM Qirbi said he looked forward to visiting WDC, possibly with Interior Minister Alimi for policy discussions. He welcomed Ambassador's readout of the FBI Director's meeting with Saleh earlier the same day. Ambassador briefed Qirbi on the upcomi [...] |
2003-06-07 08:45:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR IZ IR YM COUNTER TERRORISM TERFIN ECON COM |
| 03SANAA1397 |
NEW MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE WELCOMES USAID [...] (C) Summary: Minister of Agriculture Hasan Omar Sowaid told Charge and USAID Representative that he welcomes USG assistance in the agriculture sector. Sowaid is the youngest Minister of the newly appointed Cabinet at 34, and new to the Sanaa political scene. However, with agriculture employing [...] |
2003-06-18 04:07:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID PGOV PINR YM ECON COM DOMESTIC POLITICS |
| 03SANAA1559 |
YEMEN'S MEPI STRATEGY [...] (U)Summary: Embassy Sanaa presents the MEPI Strategy 2003/04 at para 2, prepared by the Embassy Development Team that includes Pol/Econ, PD and USAID. This strategy reflects Embassy Sanaa's long-term goals for MEPI. Embassy Sanaa believes MEPI will become a substantive part of our engagement [...] |
2003-06-30 14:51:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD PGOV PHUM SCUL SOCI KPAO EAID YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM ECON COM |
| 03SANAA1589 |
RUMORED OIL FIND NOT ENOUGH TO SUSTAIN ROYG ECONOMY [...] (C) Summary: Rumors are circulating in Sanaa that an oil discovery by Canadian Nexen could contain over a billion barrels of oil. Earlier, Ministry of Oil officials expressed optimism that new oil finds in Yemen could maintain current production levels indefinitely, in spite of their own Mini [...] |
2003-07-02 14:24:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | EPET ECON YM ENERGY COM |
| 03SANAA166 |
SANAA RESPONSE TO NEXT STEPS ON U.S. - MIDDLE EAST [...] (U) Summary: As the least developed country in the NEA region, Yemen is likely to show rapid, tangible results from well-conceived MEPI-funded programming. The ROYG has welcomed the initiative warmly and publicly, and Foreign Minister Dr. Abu Bakr Al-Qirbi will send a letter to Secretary Powel [...] |
2003-01-23 13:27:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAID PREL SCUL KDEM KPAO YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM COM HUMAN RIGHTS |
| 03SANAA1676 |
ONE STEP FORWARD FOR ADEN SHIPPING INDUSTRY [...] (U) Deputy Minister of Finance Ahmed Ghaleb confirmed to Pol/econoff on July 9 that the ROYG had placed fifty million USD in an escrow account at HSBC in accordance with the January agreement with Lloyds' to lower transshipment insurance rates for Yemen (Reftel A). However, Ghaleb added, the i [...] |
2003-07-09 14:05:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ETRD PTER YM COM |
| 03SANAA1690 |
2003 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - REPUBLIC OF [...] THE FOLLOWING IS EMBASSY'S YEAR 2003 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR YEMEN. 2. BEGIN TEXT OF INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT: A. 1. Openness to Foreign Investment The Republic of Yemen Government (ROYG) is committed to attracting foreign investors by improving its overall investmen [...] |
2003-07-13 07:05:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB PGOV YM OPIC ECON COM |
| 03SANAA1699 |
ADEN GOVERNOR ON DEVELOPMENT, E-LEARNING, THE [...] (C) Begin summary: On July 8, Ambassador Hull met with newly-appointed governor of Aden, Dr. Yahya Al-Shaibi. Ambassador and Governor Shaibi agreed on the importance of sustainable development, discussing Aden's status as a World Bank Port City, and e-learning. Ambassador highlighted the r [...] |
2003-07-14 11:30:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER MARR PINR YM MARITIME SECURITY ECON COM |
| 03SANAA1702 |
MINISTER OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE ON YEMEN'S ECONOMIC [...] (C) Begin summary: Ambassador and USAID Representative met with newly-appointed Minister of Industry and Trade Dr. Khaled Rajeh Sheik on July 12. The courtesy call was part of a series of discussions with newly-appointed ROYG officials to ascertain their priorities and convey U.S. commitmen [...] |
2003-07-14 13:06:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ETRD EIND ECON YM COM |
| 03SANAA1814 |
YEMENI PRESIDENT SALEH VISITS ETHIOPIA; MOVE TO [...] (c) In a July 27 meeting with the Ambassador, Foreign Minister Qirbi said Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh,s recent visit to Ethiopia paved the way for increasing regional cooperation. FM Qirbi deemed President Ali Abdullah Saleh,s three day trip successful in terms of strengthening Yemen [...] |
2003-07-28 14:36:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ETRD EIND ECON YM ET COUNTER TERRORISM COM |
| 03SANAA1879 |
SALEH DEMARCHE ON AL-MOAYED AND CT SUPPORT [...] (S) SUMMARY: President Saleh July 30 pressed Ambassador and Legatt-designate for an arrangement on al-Moayed to avoid political embarrassment to Yemen. Legatt briefed Saleh on FBI proposal for Yemeni investigators to come to New York and cooperate on al-Moayed case. Saleh also pressed for a [...] |
2003-08-02 12:53:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL PTER ASEC MARR PARM PGOV YM COUNTER TERRORISM ECON COM ENERGY TERFIN |
| 03SANAA2203 |
HADRAMAUT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, MARITIME SECURITY [...] (c) Begin summary: During an August 7-11 trip to the Hadramaut, Embassy officials met with Governor Hilal, Deputy Governor Ulufi, political figures, and members of the Civil Democratic Forum -- a Yemeni NGO -- to discuss the region's future. In Mukalla, Governor Hilal and members of Yemen's [...] |
2003-09-03 12:18:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER MARR ECON EFIN EINV PINR YM COM MARITIME SECURITY |
| 03SANAA2204 |
CANADIAN NEXEN IN THE HADRAMAUT: THE TERMINAL AND [...] (c) Begin summary: During an August 7-11 visit to the governorate of Hadramaut, Embassy officials toured oil company Canadian Nexen's Central Pumping Facility (CPF) and Export Terminal. Nexen said it has good relations with its neighbors and there have been no threats to the pipeline, but no [...] |
2003-09-03 12:19:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | EPET PTER EINV PREL ECON YM COM ENERGY |
| 03SANAA2250 |
YEMEN: WTO ACCESSION UPDATE [...] (u) Summary: Minister of Industry and Trade Khaled Rajeh Sheikh will lead the Yemeni delegation to the WTO ministerial in Cancun. Yemen is moving steadily forward on WTO accession and expects to accede in 3-5 years. The European Commission (EC) is launching a five-year, seven million Euro pro [...] |
2003-09-10 08:02:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ETRD ECON EINV YM COM |
| 03SANAA2463 |
NEA A/S BURNS OCTOBER 4 MEETING WITH SALEH: CT [...] (S/NF) Summary: In a 10/4 meeting with President Saleh, NEA A/S Burns welcomed U.S.-Yemeni CT cooperation and supported U.S. assistance for Yemen's security and development. Saleh briefed on expanding Saudi-Yemeni CT cooperation, which he characterized as better than ever before, despite (acc [...] |
2003-10-08 06:46:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL PTER AMGT EAID PARM MCAP KPAL SA IZ YM ICC DPRK COUNTER TERRORISM ECON COM |
| 03SANAA2476 |
NEA A/S BURNS' 10/4/03 MEETING WITH FM QIRBI: CT [...] (C) Summary: During a 10/4/03 call on FM Qirbi, NEA A/S Burns reviewed U.S.-Yemeni CT cooperation and focused on U.S. development assistance. Burns stressed the need for Yemen to pursue domestic reforms as the U.S. works to increase assistance, e.g. via MEPI and, if Yemen qualifies, the MCA. [...] |
2003-10-10 08:25:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER AMGT EAID PARM MCAP SA YM IZ ICC COUNTER TERRORISM DEMOCRATIC REFORM ECON COM |
| 03SANAA2784 |
USAID NATSIOS EXPLAINS MCA TO PRESIDENT SALEH [...] (c) Summary: On November 3 USAID Administrator Natsios presented Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) criteria to President Saleh, and said Yemen could qualify if Yemen improved in the "Governing Justly" category. While initially questioning the need for Yemen to make progress on such issues as [...] |
2003-11-29 14:47:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID ECON PREL YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM COM |
| 03SANAA2795 |
YEMEN SCENESETTER FOR COMMERCE ASSISTANT SECRETARY [...] (sbu) Embassy Sanaa warmly welcomes you and your team to Sanaa, Yemen, December 7-8. You will be the first visitor from the Department of Commerce since Deputy Assistant Secretary Molly Williamson in May 2001. Your visit will SIPDIS afford an opportunity for follow-on talks with the Yemeni [...] |
2003-11-30 11:22:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON YM IMF COM |
| 03SANAA2917 |
YEMEN: MEPI FY 2003 FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS [...] (u) Post warmly welcomes the MEPI FY 03 funding recommendations (ref a) and is pleased that Yemen is strongly represented across the pillars. At the same time, Post would appreciate being considered for the following programs: Economic Pillar: Post requests that Yemen be considered for Smal [...] |
2003-12-14 11:02:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | KMPI KPAO EAID ECON PREL YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM COM |
| 03SANAA3010 |
PM SENIOR ADVISOR BODINE'S 12/18 MEETING WITH FM [...] (C) Summary: During a 12/18/03 call on Foreign Minister Qirbi, PM Senior Advisor Bodine and Qirbi exchanged signed diplomatic notes to complete an Article 98 agreement, (ROYG has asked that this not/not be publicized, however.) Without setting a precise date, Qirbi responded positively to the [...] |
2003-12-23 11:21:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PREL ASEC PGOV PARM KDEM YM KICC COUNTER TERRORISM MARITIME SECURITY ECON COM |
| 03SANAA339 |
YEMENI FM AND AMBASSADOR DISCUSS USG ASSISTANCE, [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador briefed the Foreign Minister on his recent Washington consultations at a meeting on February 18. He detailed current and potential USG assistance in several areas and brought up the pouch issue for closure. FM Qirbi expressed appreciation for continued U.S.-Yem [...] |
2003-02-19 09:58:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ADCO ADPM YM ECON COM |
| 03SANAA595 |
YEMEN'S ECONOMY AS SEEN BY WORLD BANK ECONOMISTS [...] Sensitive But Unclassified, please protect. 2. (SBU) Summary: Two World Bank economists in Sanaa are complimentary about the ROYG's fiscal policy and commitment to reforms. In a March 17 discussion with Emboffs, the bank economists gave positive assessments of Yemeni fiscal discipline, cur [...] |
2003-03-25 11:47:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PGOV EAID PINR YM WTRO COM |
| 03SANAA646 |
YEMEN'S ECONOMY: THINKING BEYOND OIL [...] (C) Summary: A forthcoming World Bank sectoral analysis of fish, transportation, tourism and labor markets is a potential road map for donor projects and steps that the ROYG must take in order to diversify and strengthen Yemen's economy. The Diagnostic Trade Integration Study examines four po [...] |
2003-04-02 13:50:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ETRD ELAB YM COM |
| 03SANAA677 |
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING LAW SIGNED, ENFORCEMENT [...] Summary: President Saleh signed the ROYG's anti-money laundering legislation into law on April 5. The law was written in consultation with the World Bank. While not specifically mentioning terrorism, the law criminalizes money laundering for the first time and requires banks to verify names of [...] |
2003-04-07 13:54:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN KCRM PTER YM TERFIN ECON COM |
| 03SANAA678 |
PROMINENT OPPOSITION BUSINESSMAN'S VIEWS ON ROYG [...] (C) Summary: A prominent businessman believes civil service reform is the most important change that the Yemeni government must make to stem corruption. According to Islah party member and leading banking figure Mahfoodh Salem Shammakh, attempts by the government, World Bank and other lending [...] |
2003-04-07 13:55:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PGOV EFIN PINR YM COM |
| 03SANAA819 |
PRESS PLAYS ON EXAGGERATED ECONOMIC FEARS, ROYG [...] (C) Summary: Grave economic consequences from the war in Iraq have been predicted in both official and unofficial Yemeni press. However, most of the articles have been based on conjecture and faulty math. In response, ROYG officials have been reinforcing positive economic news and developing [...] |
2003-04-17 14:01:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ETRD EPET YM COM |
| 03SANAA975 |
DEMARCHES DELIVERED ON FANTA AND SAUCES [...] (U) This is an Action Request, (Para 3). 2. (U) On May 5, Pol/Econoff delivered reftel demarches on Fanta and Sauces to Yemen Customs Chairman Hafez F. Mayiad. Mayiad told pol/econoff that he would support the USG position on Fanta Beverage Base (REF A) at the upcoming Harmonized System Co [...] |
2003-05-06 13:55:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD YM DEMARCHE COM |
| 04SANAA1178 |
DPM SOFAN: YEMEN WILLING TO HOST PROPOSED G-8 [...] No summary [...] |
2004-05-16 14:09:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EAID PGOV YM COM |
| 04SANAA1721 |
ECONOMIC REFORMS STALLED; IMF DELIVERS TOUGH [...] (C) Summary/Comment: Senior Ministry of Planning official Nabil Shaiban confirmed that President Saleh has decided to delay economic reform, but reiterated the ROYG's long-term committment to implementation. The decision comes in spite of the recent IMF mission headed by Senior Economist Saad [...] |
2004-07-19 08:58:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EAID AADP YM COM |
| 04SANAA1959 |
ADEN SHOWING SIGNS OF LIFE [...] (SBU) Summary/Comment: On an 8/4-8/6 introductory visit to Aden, CDA met Deputy Governor Shaif, representatives of political parties, businessmen, security and Coast Guard officials and members of civil society. The recent firing of a corrupt official running the Aden Free Zone, some increase [...] |
2004-08-11 13:42:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD PGOV YM COM DEMOCRATIC REFORM |
| 04SANAA2046 |
AMBASSADOR DELIVERS G-8 FORUM FOR THE FUTURE [...] (C) Summary and Comment: Ambassador delivered invitation to FM Qirbi to attend the September 23-24 G-8 Forum for the Future preparatory meeting on the margins of the UNGA. Qirbi accepted the invitation, stressing that it is important for the Forum to produce results and not just words on pap [...] |
2004-08-23 13:57:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ECON KMPI YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM COM |
| 04SANAA2344 |
YEMEN REQUEST - FY05 USDA FOOD ASSISTANCE, PL480 [...] Summary: USDA food assistance in Yemen is enhancing infrastructure, funding agricultural research projects, and teaching horticultural marketing and livestock management skills. Since 2000, USDA assistance constituted the bulk of USG development aid to Yemen. In conjunction with USAID techni [...] |
2004-09-01 13:41:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EAID ASEC YM ECON COM |
| 04SANAA2345 |
FIRST KIDNAPPING IN THREE YEARS RESOLVED QUICKLY [...] (C) Summary: Five oil workers were kidnapped on 8/31 in Ma'rib governorate for three hours. The Ma'rib Governor sent in troops who, after brief gunfire, freed the three hostages. All men are safely back in Sanaa. While Post has no/no indication that the kidnapping was terrorist related, it m [...] |
2004-09-01 14:12:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER ASEC ECON YM COM ENERGY |
| 04SANAA2389 |
DPM SOFAN WARMLY WELCOMES AMBASSADOR [...] (C) Summary: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning and International Cooperation warmly welcomed Ambassador to Yemen on 9/6. After reviewing recent progress in development cooperation and touching on the negative economic effects of the al-Houthi problem, Sofan and Ambassador discusse [...] |
2004-09-08 05:33:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | KMCA EAID ECON LE YM COM |
| 04SANAA2411 |
YEMEN ASKS TO HOST FORUM FOR THE FUTURE SUMMIT [...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 4. 2. (C) Ambassador discussed ROYG plans to participate in follow-on initiatives to the Sea Island G-8 BMENA Plan of Support for Reform with Deputy Foreign Minister Mustafa No'man on September 7. No'man confirmed Foreign Minister Qirbi's p [...] |
2004-09-12 05:44:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ECON KMPI YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM COM |
| 04SANAA2521 |
WHY ECONOMIC REFORM IS FAILING IN YEMEN [...] (C) Summary and Comment: On September 25 Parliament and the Shura Council voted by a clear majority to reject the ROYG's five year economic plan, which included several hotly debated economic reform proposals. The economic package failed because there was no presidential initiative, no strate [...] |
2004-09-29 06:04:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON KMCA KMPI PGOV YM COM DOMESTIC POLITICS |
| 04SANAA2742 |
YEMEN'S TENDERING SYSTEM - A TEST OF PATIENCE [...] Summary: Yemen's non-transparent government procurement process tops the list of frustrations for Western companies interested in investing in Yemen. The poorest and least developed country in the Middle East, government projects offer one of the better ways for foreign companies to invest in [...] |
2004-10-26 04:31:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD KCOR YM COM |
| 04SANAA2775 |
IPR IN YEMEN: NEW LAWS AND ENHANCED ENFORCMENT NEEDED [...] Summary. Intellectual Property Rights Laws in Yemen need to be updated to meet Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights Standards (TRIPS), and existing laws should be enforced. Although it is not a major transit point or purchaser for illicitly produced goods and is not on USTR Sp [...] |
2004-11-01 06:28:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD KIPR YM COM |
| 04SANAA2783 |
INVESTMENT CLIMATE CHANGES, CHALLENGES AHEAD FOR [...] Summary. Corruption and non-implementation of existing laws and regulations make the investment climate appear nontransparent and arbitrary to most foreign investors. Concerns over security and ROYG non-movement on a critical economic reform package (ref A) create an inhospitable picture for [...] |
2004-11-01 13:11:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PGOV YM KMPF COM |
| 04SANAA2784 |
WTO UPDATE FOR YEMEN - FIVE YEARS AND COUNTING [...] Summary/Comment. While accession to the World Trade Organization is still five to seven years out, with the first working party meeting to be held in Geneva on November 30 Yemen will enter a new, more difficult stage of trade negotiations. Through the Integrated Framework (IF) process sponsored [...] |
2004-11-01 13:49:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD KMPI YM COM |
| 04SANAA2785 |
Services in Yemen: Legally Open For Investment [...] Summary and comment: Insurance, telecommunications and the banking industry are all possible fields for American investment in Yemen. The insurance industry is steadily growing and open to investment. With only 1.3 million fixed lines, potential exists for the telecommunications services to e [...] |
2004-11-01 13:49:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EFIN EINV KMPI YM COM |
| 04SANAA2803 |
DFM NOMAN DEPRESSED OVER RISING CORRUPTION IN YEMEN [...] (C) Summary: In a candid and wide ranging discussion on November 2, Deputy Foreign Minister Mustafa Noman advised Pol/Econ Chief and Deputy that Post should convey to high-level ROYG officials the perils of corruption. Noman advised the Embassy to communicate to journalists and businessmen mo [...] |
2004-11-03 11:13:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KCOR KMCA YM ECON COM |
| 04SANAA2833 |
CUSTOMS MAKING PROGRESS [...] Summary: Yemen's existing customs and tariff schedule is calculated under the Brussels Definition of Value, which is not compliant with WTO standards. As part of the ROYG's economic reform package, reductions to customs and tariffs are being considered, but further revisions will be required f [...] |
2004-11-08 12:32:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD YM COM |
| 04SANAA2939 |
FORUM FOR THE FUTURE DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO ROYG [...] (U) Summary: On November 23, EmbOffs met with separately with Deputy Foreign Minister Noman and Deputy Finance Minister Ghalib to deliver draft agenda (ref A) and discuss ROYG planning for the December 11 Forum for the Future meeting in Rabat (ref B). Both officials assured us that the nece [...] |
2004-11-24 10:45:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PREL KDEM KMPI YM COM DEMOCRATIC REFORM |
| 04SANAA3098 |
DPM SOFAN SEEKS U.S. POLITICAL COMMITMENT FOR [...] (SBU) Summary. Deputy PM and Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Ahmed Sofan reviewed development cooperation and sought strong political support for Yemen's WTO accession bid from visiting Deputy Assistant Secretary Philo Dibble on December 15. Sofan complained of a lack of Sa [...] |
2004-12-18 05:15:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD PGOV YM COM |
| 04SANAA3130 |
PROMINENT BUSINESS LEADER ON MINISTERIAL CORRUPTION [...] (C) Summary. Pol/Econ Deputy had a wide ranging discussion with Abdul Wahab Thabet, Chairmen of the Thabet brothers, the second largest company in Yemen. Thabet vigorously criticized three of the most powerful ROYG ministers for corruption, and stated that on economics President Saleh, "does [...] |
2004-12-20 10:07:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON KCOR PGOV PINR YM COM |
| 04SANAA3151 |
ROYG MAKING TENTATIVE STEPS TO STEM CORRUPTION AND [...] (C) A recent series of local press articles may signal that the ROYG is finally taking initial steps to address corruption, particularly in the area of diesel smuggling, one of the main reasons Parliament was able to successfully stall implementation of an economic reform package. In a meeting [...] |
2004-12-26 11:41:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PGOV KMPI KCOR YM KMCC COM |
| 04SANAA3155 |
YEMEN 2004-2005 INSCR REPORT [...] (SBU) SANAA'S UPDATE FOR THE 2004-2005 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORT (INSCR) IS AT PARA TWO. COMMENT: SANAA NOTES NO SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN IMPLEMENTING THE 2003 MONEY LAUNDERING LAW, AND HAS TAKEN NO ACTION ON ENFORCING THE UNSCR 1267 SANCTIONS ON ABDUL MAJID ZINDANI. END C [...] |
2004-12-26 13:54:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON SNAR PTER KSEP KCRM YM TERFIN COM |
| 04SANAA396 |
FM QIRBI ON WASHINGTON VISIT [...] (s) In a February 16 meeting (ref a), CDA reviewed Foreign Minister Abubaker al-Qirbi's successful visit to Washington February 2-6. Noting the positive meetings Qirbi had with the FBI Director and DCI, CDA said that arrangements should proceed soon for teams from the CIA and FBI to visit Yeme [...] |
2004-02-18 13:13:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL PGOV MASS PTER ETRD YM COUNTER TERRORISM ECON COM DEMOCRATIC REFORM |
| 04SANAA414 |
BEHIND THE SCENES ON YEMEN-SAUDI BORDER COOPERATION [...] (s) Summary: President Saleh told CDA on February 19 that DCI George Tenent played a major role in facilitating the new border agreement between Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Both countries agreed to halt new construction and begin joint Ministry of Interior patrols. A resolution was a political n [...] |
2004-02-24 09:54:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL PTER ASEC PBTS SA YM COUNTER TERRORISM ECON COM |
| 04SANAA718 |
MEPI FY 2004 FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS [...] (u) Post welcomes the MEPI FY 04 funding recommendations (ref a) and appreciates the opportunity to comment. Post is pleased to see the continuation of a number of successful programs, including MEET the U.S., WTO accession training, and political parties strengthening. Reftel a requests com [...] |
2004-03-31 11:13:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | KMPI KPAO EAID ECON PREL YM COM DEMOCRATIC REFORM |
| 05SANAA106 |
ADEN PORT: YEMEN MISSES ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY [...] (SBU) In a briefing to donors on January 10, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Ahmed Sofan announced that Prime Minister Ba Jammal "in the interest of promoting the widest competition" rejected the Rotterdam Management Group's (RMG) recommendation to [...] |
2005-01-17 10:22:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ETRD KCOR YM COM |
| 05SANAA127 |
BIOTECHNOLOGY OUTREACH PROJECTS - FY05 YEMEN [...] The government of Yemen is moving from an embryonic policy understanding of biotechnology to a greater desire to embrace international trade standards and to join the international trade market and open their markets to biotechnology. In the last two months, the office of the US Trade Represen [...] |
2005-01-19 04:35:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON ETRD TBIO KPAO YM ENVIRONMENT COM |
| 05SANAA128 |
BFIF 2004 END OF YEAR REPORT - YEMEN [...] Embassy Sanaa expanded its outreach to local businessmen and women in FY 2004 by sponsoring the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Development and Management Workshop, held September 12 to 14, at the Sanaa Chamber of Commerce. This three-day training workshop focused on the basics of entrepren [...] |
2005-01-19 04:35:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ABUD BTIO ETRD EINV YM ECON COM |
| 05SANAA1282 |
YEMEN HUNT LOOKING FOR DEAL ON BLOCK 18 EXTENSION, [...] (C) Summary. On May 7, Ambassador met with representatives of Yemen Hunt to discuss developments in the ongoing drama of the Block 18 extension (reftel). The ROYG officially confirmed the cancellation of its agreement with Hunt, endorsing Parliament's decision to explore a more profitable ar [...] |
2005-05-14 13:29:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | EPET ECON EINV YM COM ENERGY |
| 05SANAA1317 |
SHAKEDOWN AT THE ADEN PORT: SHIPS DETAINED BY [...] (C) Summary. Commercial maritime traffic to the Port of Aden, already far below the port's potential, may decrease further due to exaggerated insurance claims and an unusual practice of detaining ships in Yemen. Several worldwide insurance clubs have met in the last month to discuss these pr [...] |
2005-05-17 12:56:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EINV ETRD EWWT YM COM |
| 05SANAA1338 |
ADEN CONTAINER TERMINAL TENDER: ROYG ANGLES FOR [...] (C) Summary. The tendering process for the Aden Container Terminal was delayed this month when the ROYG,s High Tendering Committee decided not to award the tender at the self-imposed deadline. The Committee believed that the proposals did not apportion a high enough share of ROYG revenue, an [...] |
2005-05-21 11:51:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EWWT EINV YM COM |
| 05SANAA1360 |
SHURA LEADER ON HUNT OIL EXTENSION, AL-HOUTHI AND [...] (C) Summary: On May 17 Ambassador met with Shura Council Chairman Abdul Aziz Abdul Ghani. Discussions centered on the canceled Hunt Oil extension for Block 18, ongoing violence in Saada, and the controversial draft press law. On the Hunt extension (ref A), Ghani expressed optimism that a deal [...] |
2005-05-24 13:32:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER PHUM ECON YM DOMESTIC POLITICS COM ENERGY |
| 05SANAA1361 |
AGRICULTURAL BANK ABANDONS CORRUPT PAST, LOOKS TO [...] (SBU) Summary. The Yemen Cooperative and Agricultural Credit Bank (CACB) is moving away from a history of corruption and poor banking practices and positioning itself as a viable commercial bank. The MEPI-funded Financial Services Volunteer Corps worked with the bank May 14-18 to craft a pro [...] |
2005-05-24 13:35:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN EINV PGOV KMPI YM ECON COM |
| 05SANAA1377 |
AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES SALIF PORT YCG STATION WITH [...] (C) Summary. After touring Yemen Hunt's Safir oil platform and the Yemen Coast Guard Command at nearby Salif Port and hearing briefings from Hunt security and the YCG Salif Port Commander, Ambassador raised the issue of maritime security and the vulnerability of the Safir with the Governor of [...] |
2005-05-25 14:19:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER MARR PARM ECON YM COM ENERGY MARITIME SECURITY COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 05SANAA1446 |
DONORS ADDRESS THE KEY TO REFORM IN YEMEN: PUBLIC [...] Summary: The donor community sponsored a workshop in May on the critical but oft-neglected subject of public finance management (PFM). In an effort to develop a work plan for rationalizing the budgeting process, currently a source of extensive corruption and mismanagement, the Ministry of Fin [...] |
2005-05-29 11:52:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EINV PGOV KMCA KMPI YM ECON COM |
| 05SANAA145 |
YEMEN MOVING FAST ON WTO, MAYBE TOO FAST [...] (SBU) Summary. Yemen is making progress in trade reforms necessary for WTO accession and possible Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the US. Key ministries have a broad mandate within the ROYG to create the necessary legislation and regulations to comply with international standards. They have [...] |
2005-01-25 11:36:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KMPI ECON ETRD YM COM |
| 05SANAA1511 |
SEARCH FOR BLOCK 18 SOLUTION: HUNT ASKS AMBASSADOR [...] (U) This is an action request. See para. 3 2. (C) Summary and Action Request. Tensions continue to mount over Block 18 and Yemen Hunt's future in Yemen. On May 24 Ambassador met a group of Hunt executives preparing to litigate in international court for ROYG breach of contract (ref A). [...] |
2005-06-05 08:34:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | EPET ECON EINV YM COM ENERGY |
| 05SANAA1571 |
SALEH ON HUNT OIL DISPUTE, 2006 ELECTIONS, VISIT [...] (C) Summary. Ambassador met with President Saleh on June 9 to encourage the ROYG to resolve its dispute with Hunt Oil. He highlighted for the President the many potential negative effects for Yemen if the headline American company in the country took the ROYG to the International Public Court [...] |
2005-06-11 14:44:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ECON ETRD YM COM ENERGY |
| 05SANAA1589 |
GOOD NEWS FOR YEMEN'S INVESTMENT CLIMATE: DUBAI [...] (C) Summary and Comment. On June 8 the ROYG announced Dubai Ports International (DPI) the winner of a 35-year concession to operate and develop the Aden Port and Aden Container Terminal (ACT). DPI is the world's fifth largest port operator, managing 18 international ports and terminals worldwide [...] |
2005-06-14 11:10:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON EWWT ETRD KMCA KMPI YM COM |
| 05SANAA1597 |
HUNT OIL READY TO SUE ROYG IN INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC [...] (C) Summary. Neither side is backing down in the dispute between headline American company Hunt Oil and the ROYG over the cancellation of Hunt's five-year extension to operate lucrative block 18 in Maarib. Ambassador briefed Yemen Hunt head Wyndell Caveness following his meeting with Presiden [...] |
2005-06-15 13:45:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON EAID EPET KMCA KMPI YM COM ENERGY |
| 05SANAA1833 |
DPM SOFAN ON CORRUPTION, USDA FOOD AID, AND [...] (SBU) Summary: CDA Nabeel Khoury met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Ahmed Sofan, on July 2 to discuss USDA food aid program implementation, corruption, and Yemen's Millenium Challenge Account (MCA) Threshold plans. Sofan agreed with the DCM [...] |
2005-07-06 08:47:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ECIN EAID YM COM |
| 05SANAA1875 |
YEMENI RIYAL SHOWS SIGNS OF INSTABILITY [...] (U) Summary. The Yemeni Riyal has fluctuated dramatically in recent months, and the Central Bank of Yemen (CBY) intervened on at least two occasions to combat devaluation. Despite these efforts, for the first time in three years a black market has emerged for buying foreign currency, and the [...] |
2005-07-11 09:39:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN EINV YM COM |
| 05SANAA1877 |
JEFFREY SACHS VISITS SANAA, WARNS OF ECONOMIC [...] (U) Summary. Jeffrey Sachs, Director of the UN Millennium Project, projected a bleak future for Yemen without dramatic policy changes and a significant increase in foreign assistance during a visit to Sanaa, July 1-4. In Sachs's view, poor economic performance, declining natural resources, a [...] |
2005-07-11 10:10:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN EINV EPET KMPI KMCA YM COM |
| 05SANAA1919 |
SALEH PURSUES TRIBAL APPROACH TO ECONOMIC REFORMS [...] (SBU) Summary. Yemen's Parliament approved a general sales tax law in early July, which met with fierce protest from business leaders. After hearing their complaints regarding the potential for abuse and corruption, President Saleh locked business leaders in a room with ROYG officials and de [...] |
2005-07-18 11:24:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON EFIN EINV KMCA KMPI YM COM |
| 05SANAA193 |
DPM SOFAN PROMOTES DONOR HARMONIZATION AND [...] (SBU) Summary. On January 30, Ambassador joined key donors and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Ahmed Sofan in signing a declaration on their intent to enhance donor coordination in Yemen. In a follow-on meeting with Sofan, Ambassador raised Socotr [...] |
2005-02-02 10:25:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KMCA ECON ETRD EAID EINV YM COM |
| 05SANAA1959 |
SALEH AUTHORIZES ECONOMIC REFORMS: ROYG BRACES FOR [...] (C) Summary. On July 18, President Saleh approved long-delayed portions of the economic reform package. A reduction or elimination of the fuel subsidy is likely to accompany this decision, and some fear it will lead to civil unrest. Several reports indicate that the security forces will emp [...] |
2005-07-19 15:12:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON EFIN EINV KMCA KMPI YM COM |
| 05SANAA196 |
YEMEN GOVERNMENT SEEKS TO CAPTURE TELCOM MARKET [...] (C) Summary: President Saleh's initiative to provide rural phone access through the use of CDMA technology expanded in 2004 to offer mobile phone service in Yemen. Yemen Mobile, though promoted as part of the rural access program, may serve to squeeze out its private sector GSM competitors, S [...] |
2005-02-02 11:49:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV EFIN ECPS EIND EINV ETTC KMPI ECON COM |
| 05SANAA1976 |
REMOVAL OF FUEL SUBSIDIES SPARKS RAPID INFLATION, [...] (C) Summary. On July 23, Rioting and unrest had abated, following a weekend of explosive demonstrations against the lifting of fuel subsidies. On July 23, the ROYG confirmed 22 people killed, but the number is reportedly closer to 40. Demonstrators lashed out against the ruling elite across [...] |
2005-07-23 15:35:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR PHUM ECON EINV ENRG KMPI YM COM ENERGY |
| 05SANAA2022 |
MAREB ROAD TEMPORARILY CLEARED FOR FUEL DELIVERIES [...] (C) Summary. July 24 at 19:30, armed members of the Al-Jaden tribe clashed with ROYG security forces approximately 30 miles west of Mareb City. According to Hunt Oil Security Chief Ralph Gonzales there were several casualties. The show of military force convinced the tribesmen to lift their [...] |
2005-07-25 13:40:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER PGOV PINR ECON ENRG EINV ASEC YM COM ENERGY DOMESTIC POLITICS |
| 05SANAA2062 |
SALEH "RESCUES" YEMEN FROM PRICE HIKES [...] (C) Summary. Following a week of protests against the ROYG's decision to partially lift fuel subsidies, on July 25 President Saleh ordered the Cabinet to reduce prices by seven to 22 percent. The President reached his decision after consulting with tribal leaders, who in return agreed to lift [...] |
2005-07-28 09:43:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON EINV ENRG KMPI KMCA YM COM DOMESTIC POLITICS |
| 05SANAA2129 |
AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES ANTI-CORRUPTION EFFORTS, [...] (C) Summary. On August 3 Ambassador discussed the aftermath of the oil price hikes and next steps for ROYG economic reform and anti-corruption with Foreign Minister Qirbi. Discussions also focused on the return of Yemeni detainees from GTMO and Saleh's November meeting with President Bush. [...] |
2005-08-03 13:15:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER OVIP KMPI YM KMCC KWAC ECON COM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 05SANAA2377 |
DFM DISCUSSES SALEH VISIT WITH AMBASSADOR [...] (C) Summary. On August 14, Deputy Foreign Minister Mohiedeen Al-Dhabi and Ambassador discussed cooperation ahead of President Saleh's scheduled visit to Washington in November and current ROYG efforts to combat corruption. End Summary. ------------------------------ Saleh's Visit: What Ca [...] |
2005-08-16 08:50:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ECON KAWC YM COUNTER TERRORISM COM |
| 05SANAA2426 |
YEMEN'S THIRD GSM TENDER: CHINESE MAKE AN OFFER [...] (C) Summary. Ambassador met August 17 with Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technology Abdulmalik al-Moalimi to discuss the status of a third tender for a GSM mobile phone operator. Post is advocating for Millicom, which has a vending agreement with Motorola. On August 2, the [...] |
2005-08-22 13:24:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV EFIN ECPS EIND EINV ETTC KMPI YM CH ECON COM |
| 05SANAA2463 |
THE CITY OF TAIZ: WILL THE PHOENIX RISE AGAIN? [...] Summary: DCM visited the city of Taiz, the third largest city in Yemen to open bids for the the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)-funded wastewater system project and to meet with civic, NGO, and business leaders on August 8. Taiz stand on the shoulders of trained and passionate NGO, [...] |
2005-08-29 13:08:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON SENV SOCI YM COM AORC |
| 05SANAA2464 |
SALAMI TAKES HIGH ROAD ON GSM TENDER, CORRUPTION, [...] (C) Summary. On August 28, the tender for a new mobile phone operator in Yemen was at the top of the agenda when Ambassador met Minister of Finance Salami. Ambassador offered the merits of Millicom's bid, stressing the importance of American investment in Yemen, and raised questions about th [...] |
2005-08-29 14:36:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV EFIN ECPS EIND EINV ETTC KMPI YM ECON COM |
| 05SANAA2481 |
IMI: THIRD MAJOR OIL BID IN YEMEN [...] The Ministry of Oil and Minerals of the Republic of Yemen is inviting international oil companies to bid for the exploration and production opportunities on 14 open oil blocks. 2. The contract model to be used is a Production Sharing Agreement (PSA). 3. All interested oil companies must [...] |
2005-08-31 05:01:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON YM COM ENERGY |
| 05SANAA2482 |
IMI: SANAA BASIN WATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT TENDER [...] The Sanaa Basin Water Management Project (SBWMP) of the Ministry of Water and Environment is inviting international companies to bid to supply equipment for pressurized irrigation systems (drips, bubbler, and sprinkler) and PVC pipes and fittings, PE pipes and fittings. 2. Bidding will be c [...] |
2005-08-31 05:01:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON YM COM |
| 05SANAA255 |
INVESTMENT CLIMATE 2005 [...] The following is posts' submission for the 2005 Investment Climate Statement: (Begin Text) Investment Climate 2005 for Yemen: Openness to Foreign Investment Conversion and Transfer Policies Expropriation and Compensation Dispute Settlement Performance Requir [...] |
2005-02-07 11:03:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | OPIC KTDB USTR YM ECON COM |
| 05SANAA2556 |
PM BAJAMMAL ON GSM TENDER: IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MONEY [...] (C) Summary. On September 5, Ambassador discussed the status of Yemen's GSM mobile phone tender with PM Bajammal. He emphasized the importance of a transparent tendering process for attracting American business and for the country's overall investment climate. Bajammal responded directly tha [...] |
2005-09-10 13:20:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV EFIN ECPS EIND EINV ETTC KMPI CH YM ECON COM |
| 05SANAA263 |
STRONG POLITICAL SUPPORT FOR MOKHA PORT DEVELOPMENT [...] On February 2, 2005 a joint USAID-DOD JTF/HOA Civil Affairs team met the Governor of Taiz, Ahmed Abdullah Al-Hajri, to discuss public health and education services and quarantine practices in the Port of Mokha, a primary port of entry for livestock from the Horn of Africa (HOA). (Note: The go [...] |
2005-02-08 12:09:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON YM COM |
| 05SANAA264 |
FM QIRBI TALKS ABOUT IRAQI ELECTIONS, MCC, AND [...] (SBU) Summary. Ambassador discussed the Iraqi Elections, Yemen's MCC Threshold concept paper, and deterioration of Press Freedoms in Yemen. End Summary. --------------- Iraqi Elections --------------- 2. (C) Qirbi called the Iraqi elections an important first step, commenting that "Yem [...] |
2005-02-08 12:40:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER KDEM KMPI IZ YM ECON COM DEMOCRATIC REFORM |
| 05SANAA265 |
YEMEN SUBMITS THRESHOLD PAPER: REACHING MCC A [...] Summary. Deputy Prime Minister Sofan presented Yemen's MCC-Threshold Concept Paper to USAID Director on Jan. 30. The paper was recommended for approval on Jan. 30 by letter to AID/PPC/MCA, signed by Ambassador and USAID Director. The Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MOPIC) [...] |
2005-02-08 12:49:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ECPS EFIN EIND EINV KMCA KMPI PGOV YM ECON COM DEMOCRATIC REFORM |
| 05SANAA277 |
DECLINING OIL AND PARLIAMENTARY INTERVENTION [...] (C) Summary: Yemen's oil production is steadily declining, and may drop below 400,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2005. (Note: Production reached a high of 490,000 bpd in 2003.) Mismanagement of existing oil fields accelerates production and could serve to reduce long-term yields. Current explor [...] |
2005-02-12 06:54:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | EPET KCOR ECON YM COM ENERGY |
| 05SANAA2781 |
IMI: INVITATION FOR BIDS - IFB#30/05 FOR THE [...] The Rural Access Program of the Ministry of Public Works and Highway is inviting international companies to bid to construct Al Ashmour - Maswar District RR (22.33 KM) & Bait Salah (8.30 KM) in Amran Province. The Construction period is 16 months. 2. Bidding will be conducted through the I [...] |
2005-09-19 13:46:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON YM COM |
| 05SANAA2782 |
IMI: INVITATION FOR BIDS - BID NO. EGS/05-14 FOR [...] The Groundwater & Soil Conservation Project of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation is inviting international companies for the procurement of the following heavy equipments: Bulldozers (220-240 HP) quantity 2 nos Wheel loaders (217-220 HP) quantity 2 nos Motor Graders with laser leve [...] |
2005-09-19 13:46:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON YM COM |
| 05SANAA2796 |
AMBASSADOR'S VISIT TO MUKALLA SPARKS REQUESTS FOR [...] (C) Summary: On September 12-13, Ambassador visited the Hadramaut governorate capital and port city of Mukalla. In meetings with the Deputy Commander of the Eastern Military Region, university faculty, NGO activists and political and business leaders, Ambassador was repeatedly urged to increa [...] |
2005-09-21 10:39:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER MASS ENRG KMPI YM MARITIME SECURITY ECON COM DOMESTIC POLITICS |
| 05SANAA2814 |
IMI: INVITATION FOR BID - URBAN WATER SUPPLY AND [...] The Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project of the Ministry of Water and Environment is inviting international companies for the drilling and construction of ten boreholes in Al-Sabeen and the surrounding area. The works consists of drilling ten boreholes at a depth of between 600-900m, sup [...] |
2005-09-24 08:35:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON YM COM |
| 05SANAA2822 |
ROYG PRESENTS DRAFT MEMORANDUM ON BI-LATERAL [...] (C) Summary: During a September 18 meeting with Ambassador, Foreign Minister Abubakr Qirbi presented a draft "Memorandum of Intention" establishing a framework for future US-Yemen cooperation (reftel). The memorandum outlines broad guidelines for cooperation on counter-terrorism, political i [...] |
2005-09-24 15:20:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ECON PTER MASS YM COUNTER TERRORISM COM |
| 05SANAA2844 |
SHOW ME THE MONEY: CHINESE WIN YEMEN'S GSM TENDER, [...] (C) Summary. On September 21, Yemen's Cabinet officially awarded the third GSM license to Chinese-owned Unitel for its bid of USD 149 million. The decision came as no surprise; ROYG officials had made clear that the financial offer outweighed all other considerations. Many doubts remain, ho [...] |
2005-09-27 07:06:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV EFIN ECPS EIND EINV ETTC KMPI YM CH ECON COM |
| 05SANAA2922 |
MCC ESSENTIAL TO STABILITY AND REFORM IN YEMEN [...] (S) Summary: Millennium Challenge Corporation programs are crucial to Yemen's future and to U.S. national security interests. Yemen stands at an important crossroads in its path to development and reform. For Yemen's reformers, MCC offers an important way forward. If the United States walks [...] |
2005-10-11 06:39:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | ECPS EFIN EIND EINV PGOV KMCA KMPI YM ECON COM |
| 05SANAA2986 |
AMBASSADOR VISITS PORT CITY OF ADEN [...] Summary: On October 2, Ambassador visited Aden to meet with local government, business and civil society representatives. Local council members, the Chamber of Commerce, and NGOs shared their experiences in strengthening democracy, improving the business climate, and creating local solutions [...] |
2005-10-17 05:31:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV ECON KMPI KPAO YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM COM |
| 05SANAA3032 |
BOEING VS. AIRBUS: YEMENIA ATTRACTS SUITORS FOR [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Krajeski met with Captain Abdulhamid AlQadi, Chairman and CEO of Yemenia Airlines, the national airline of Yemen, on October 16 to discuss a 10-plane purchase they are planning. Both Airbus and Boeing have demonstrated significant outreach to Yemenia management for the [...] |
2005-10-19 12:06:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | EAIR ECON KTDB YM COM |
| 05SANAA3167 |
YEMEN AND AVIAN FLU - LONG ON STRATEGY - SHORT ON [...] SUMMARY: A/DCM Tom Burke, accompanied by USAID's Senior Health Advisor in Yemen, Dr. Ahmed Attieg, met with Yemeni Public Health Deputy Minister, Dr. Majid al-Gunaid at his request on 10/17/2005, at which he discussed Yemen state of preparations to respond to the Avian Flu Influenza. Deputy [...] |
2005-10-30 14:16:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA KPAO EAGR ECON PREL SOCI YM WHO AID COM ENVIRONMENT |
| 05SANAA3185 |
EXIT HUNT: YEMEN MOVES TO NATIONALIZE OIL [...] (C) Summary: On October 17, Yemen's Cabinet announced that it would not renew Hunt's contract for oil production in Block 18, and would instead award it to the Yemeni-owned Safer Company. Hunt intends to sue the ROYG for violation of contract, and will likely announce legal action to coincide [...] |
2005-11-01 11:12:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ECON EINV EPET YM ENERGY COM |
| 05SANAA3186 |
COMMERCIAL STRATEGIC PLAN FY-2006 [CORRECTED COPY] [...] Summary: Embassy Sanaa's commercial office is currently a Partner Post of the Foreign Commercial Service's Riyadh office, and has recently undergone a transition in locally- employed commercial staff. The new Commercial Specialist, Ammar Al-Anssi, was trained on U.S. Department of Commerce F [...] |
2005-11-01 11:30:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECIN ECON KTDB YM COM |
| 05SANAA3198 |
ROUND 2: BOEING VS. AIRBUS: AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador met with Director of President Saleh's Office, Ali Al-Anssi, on October 29 to discuss the upcoming 10-plane purchase by Yemenia Airlines, the national airline of Yemen. As President Saleh's chief of staff, Al-Anssi is considered an influence broker with the President. [...] |
2005-11-02 09:33:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | EAIR ECON KTDB YM COM |
| 05SANAA3206 |
MOPIC PLAYS SHELL GAME WITH USDA $60 MILLION [...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador met with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmed Sofan on October 17, to convey USG's serious and growing concerns about the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) food aid programs in Yemen. Ambassador told Sofan that USDA is sending a compliance team shortly to investigate and [...] |
2005-11-02 12:57:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EAID YM ECON COM |
| 05SANAA3256 |
ROYG CLOSES DOWN HUNT OFFICES, AMERICANS TO LEAVE [...] (C) Summery: Early in the morning on November 15, representatives of the Ministry of Oil took over the Sanaa offices of Hunt Oil accompanied with security forces. Hunt responded by relocating employees from its Block 18 facility in Mareb to Sanaa, and is in the process of removing most of it [...] |
2005-11-16 12:32:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ECON EINV EPET YM ENERGY COM |
| 05SANAA326 |
POSITIVE ECONOMIC NEWS FOR YEMEN: LNG DEAL TO BE [...] (SBU) Summary: Yemen's first billion dollar direct foreign investment project since the USS COLE Attack is near completion. The Yemen Liquefied Natural Gas Company (YLNG) is set to sign a major deal with the Korean Government to supply LNG for 20 years to the Korean Gas Company (Kogas). Jean- [...] |
2005-02-16 14:02:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EPET ECON YM COM |
| 05SANAA335 |
SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF U/S FOR GLOBAL AFFAIR [...] (SBU) Post warmly welcomes the visit of Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs Paula J. Dobriansky to Yemen February 23-25. You will meet with President Ali Abdullah Saleh, Foreign Minister Abu Bakr al-Qirbi and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning International Cooperation Ahm [...] |
2005-02-18 14:13:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | OVIP PREL PGOV PTER KDEM KMPI ECON EAID PREF PHUM GTIP COUNTER TERRORISM DEMOCRATIC REFORM COM TRAFFICKING PERSONS |
| 05SANAA3423 |
ROUND 3: BOEING VS. AIRBUS: AMBASSADOR RECEIVES A [...] (C) Summary: On December 4, the Ambassador met with Captain Abdulhamid AlQadi, Chairman and CEO of Yemenia Airlines to discuss the 10-plane purchase that the company is in the midst of completing. AlQadi said that the company will make a decision in the near future, possibly by the end of Jan [...] |
2005-12-07 06:37:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | EAIR ECON KTDB YM COM |
| 05SANAA3591 |
UNITEL SIGNS CONTRACT FOR YEMEN'S THIRD GSM [...] (C) SUMMARY. After winning Yemen's third GSM license under a dubious tendering process with a staggering bid of USD 149 billion, Unitel has now failed to pay. Initially billed by the Ministry of Telecommunications as a Chinese company, Unitel now appears to have no Chinese investors at all. [...] |
2005-12-27 11:25:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV EFIN ECPS EIND EINV ETTC KMPI KMCA YM ECON COM |
| 05SANAA37 |
ECONOMIC REFORM PART DEUX: ROYG MAKING LIMITED [...] (C) Summary. During a rancorous Parliamentary session on December 26, Prime Minister Ba Jammal's bodyguards ushered him out of the building while he was trying to give a speech promoting the government's 2005 budget. Attached to the budget are much needed economic reforms including reduction o [...] |
2005-01-06 13:16:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KCOR KMCA KMPI YM ECON COM DEMOCRATIC REFORM |
| 05SANAA460 |
U/S DOBRIANSKY'S MEETING WITH PRESIDENT SALEH [...] (C) Summary. Visiting Under Secretary for Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky thanked Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh on February 24 for Yemen's partnership in the GWOT. Praising Yemen's strong CT cooperation, U/S called on the ROYG to be more forthcoming on intelligence sharing. Discussions [...] |
2005-03-04 13:02:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM KMPI PTER PINR EAID ECON YM COUNTER TERRORISM DEMOCRATIC REFORM COM |
| 05SANAA461 |
U/S DOBRIANSKY'S MEETING WITH MINISTER OF PLANNING [...] (C) Summary. On February 24, Under Secretary for Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky urged Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Planning and International Cooperation Ahmed Sofan to use the MCC threshold process to Yemen's full advantage and implement serious anti-corruption measures. Sofan repl [...] |
2005-03-04 13:02:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM KMPI KDEM EAID ECON EFIN YM COM |
| 05SANAA462 |
U/S DOBRIANSKY'S MEETING WITH FOREIGN MINISTER [...] (C) Summary. On February 24 Under Secretary for Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky thanked Foreign Minister Abu Bakr al-Qirbi for Yemen's partnership in the Global War on Terrorism and encouraged the ROYG to expand intelligence sharing cooperation with the USG. In response to the FM's complaint [...] |
2005-03-04 13:02:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER PHUM EAID ECON KMPI KDEM PINR YM COUNTER TERRORISM DEMOCRATIC REFORM COM |
| 05SANAA56 |
CENTRAL BANK OF YEMEN USING "MORAL PERSUASION" FOR [...] (SBU) Summary: During a MEPI-sponsored assessment of the Yemen banking system, representatives of the Financial Services Volunteer Corps engaged in lengthy discussions with Central Bank of Yemen (CBY) Sub-Governor for Control Abdullah Ulafi and Payment Systems Director Omar Bazara. Both offic [...] |
2005-01-09 13:29:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN KMPI YM COM |
| 05SANAA573 |
TAIZ: THE FORGOTTEN CITY [...] This is an Action Request for Riyadh Foreign Commercial Office. Please see Para 4. 2. Summary: In a two day trip to the Taiz Governorate March 3-4, CDA explored opportunities to expand the mission's relationship with Yemen's third largest city. Deputy Governor AbdulMalik al-Hiagem sought [...] |
2005-03-13 12:42:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ECON YM COM |
| 05SANAA612 |
FINANCE MINISTER SALAMI PUTS A GOOD SPIN ON HIS [...] (C) Summary and comment: In a cordial and open meeting on March 13 with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Alawi al-Salami, Ambassador highlighted U.S. efforts to support decentralization, urged the ROYG to take serious anti-corruption and transparency efforts and encouraged Yemen t [...] |
2005-03-16 11:27:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | KCOR PGOV ECON YM KMCC COM |
| 05SANAA663 |
SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF EB/ICT DEPUTY ASSISTANT [...] (SBU) Post welcomes the visit of EB Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Telecommunications and SIPDIS Information Policy David Gross to Yemen March 24-26. You will meet Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning Ahmed Sofan, and Minister of telecommunications and Information T [...] |
2005-03-21 11:09:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV EFIN ECPS EIND EINV ETTC KMPI YM KMCC ENVIRONMENT ECON COM |
| 05SANAA695 |
SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS TAKE TO THE STREETS [...] (C) Summary: Many small business owners across Yemen closed their shops and took to the streets, March 13-18, in protest of ROYG plans to implement a general sales tax as part of its economic reform package. Demonstrations occurred in the cities of Hodeidah, Taiz, Sanaa and Aden, with a few d [...] |
2005-03-23 13:48:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM YM ECON COM DOMESTIC POLITICS |
| 05SANAA73 |
COMMERCIAL BANKS IN YEMEN: WHOM CAN THEY LEND TO? [...] (U) Summary. Commercial banks are underutilized in Yemen, slowing the flow of capital and preventing investment in domestic development. Few Yemenis deposit their savings with banks, and loans are available only to an elite few. The lack of lending stems from a weak judicial system, poorly [...] |
2005-01-10 11:34:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN KMPI YM COM |
| 05SANAA873 |
2004 CENSUS RESULTS: FIVE MILLION MISSING YEMENIS? [...] (C) Summary and Comment. On March 16, the Yemen Central Statistics Organization (CSO) surprised the donor community in Sanaa, along with many ROYG officials, by announcing a 2004 Census result of 19.7 million Yemenis, an apparent drop from an estimated 22 million. Earlier that day, two senior [...] |
2005-04-06 11:00:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON EAID ELAB SOCI KWMN KMPI KMCA KDEM YM DOMESTIC POLITICS COM |
| 05SANAA892 |
EB ECT DAS AMBASSADOR GROSS'S YEMENI TELECOM [...] (C) Summary. EB ICT DAS Ambassador David Gross's March 24-26 visit to Yemen came at a crucial juncture for the development of information and communications technology (ICT). With the introduction of GSM technology four years ago, the ROYG opened the wireless sector to private investment. M [...] |
2005-04-10 12:45:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EFIN ECPS EIND EINV ETTC KMPI PINR YM ECON COM ENVIRONMENT |
| 05SANAA893 |
EB ICT DAS AMBASSADOR GROSS'S MEETINGS WITH ROYG [...] (U) Summary. EB ICT DAS Ambassador David Gross raised the prospect of an independent telecom regulator and advanced AID proposals for rural internet development with ROYG officials on March 26. His discussions with the Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology (MOTIT) and the [...] |
2005-04-10 12:47:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECPS EFIN EIND EINV ETTC KMPI PGOV PINR YM ECON COM ENVIRONMENT |
| 05SANAA9 |
MCC VISITS SANAA: YEMEN ON THE THRESHOLD [...] (SBU) Summary. USAID Millennium Challenge Account Secretariat Representatives Bryan Kurtz and Steve Feldstein SIPDIS and MCC Threshold Country Managing Director Kevin Saba briefed senior level ROYG officials at the Ministries of Planning, Justice, and Human Rights December 16-19 on requirem [...] |
2005-01-02 15:05:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KMCA KCOR PGOV YM KMEPI ECON COM DEMOCRATIC REFORM HUMAN RIGHTS |
| 05SANAA905 |
YEMEMI DOCTORS STRIKE, ACCUSE ROYG OF DOING HARM [...] (C) Summary. Yemeni doctors recently suspended a strike against the ROYG. In a rare nation-wide organized strike in modern Yemeni history, the physicians demanded higher wages and a return of seized assets. None of the issues have been resolved, and it appears likely the doctors will strike [...] |
2005-04-12 04:12:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ELAB ECON KMPI KMCA YM COM |
| 05SANAA93 |
DEAL CUT ON YEMEN'S BUDGET -- FOR NOW [...] (C) Summary: In a rare roll-call vote on January 5, Parliament approved Yemen's 2005 budget while striking a deal with the Government that postpones the lifting of oil and gas subsidies pending the Government's implementation of several wide-reaching economic reforms demanded by Parliament. W [...] |
2005-01-15 05:49:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV ECON KMPI YM KGOR COM |
| 05SANAA950 |
DEMARCHE ON G8 BMENA/OECD MENA INVESTMENT [...] No summary [...] |
2005-04-16 10:54:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EINV PREL YM DEMARCHE ECON COM |
| 05SANAA966 |
ROYG REJECTS BLOCK 18 EXTENSION: HUNT CONTEMPLATES [...] (C) Summary. On April 13, Ambassador met with Wyndell Caviness, Vice President and General Manager of Yemen Hunt Oil to discuss the ROYG's rejection of the Block 18 extension. It appears certain that there are no further negotiating options for Hunt and that they have decided to pursue litig [...] |
2005-04-18 07:41:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | EPET ECON YM COM ENERGY |
| 05SANAA997 |
IRYANI RECEIVES DEMARCHE ON DEMOCRACY CHARTER [...] (C) Summary. On April 18 Ambassador delivered ref a demarche to Presidential Counselor, former Prime Minister Dr. Abdul Karim al-Iryani, and Deputy Foreign Minister, Mustapha Noman. Iryani also briefly discussed the recent ROYG rejection of the Hunt Oil drilling rights extension (ref. b). En [...] |
2005-04-20 12:54:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM KDEM YM DEMARCHE DEMOCRATIC REFORM ECON COM ENERGY |
| 06SANAA146 |
DONORS CALL FOR ROYG PARTICIPATION IN EITI, OTHER [...] On January 24, post participated in the second of a series of ROYG-donor dialogues on governance reform objectives. The meeting focused on measures to improve the business enabling environment in Yemen, and allowed the donors an opportunity to present specific reforms the ROYG could take in th [...] |
2006-01-28 11:32:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ECON EINV EPET KMCA YM COM |
| 06SANAA221 |
UNITEL GSM BID IN DOUBT; OMANTEL POISED TO BENEFIT [...] (C) SUMMARY. After months of speculation, it is now certain that Unitel is unable to cover the cost of its bid offer for Yemen's third GSM license. Political connections continue to keep the company afloat, but most bets are now on Omantel to win the license. Although a legitimate operator, [...] |
2006-02-01 12:53:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV ECON EINV ECPS EIND YM COM |
| 06SANAA223 |
SANAA'S HIP NEW CAFE BULLDOZED [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On January 30, bulldozers ripped through the patio of Zorba's Cafe, an establishment that had rapidly become a popular hang-out for both locals and foreigners. Zorba's expatriate owners had high hopes that opening the first sidewalk cafe in Sanaa would allow them to recoup thei [...] |
2006-02-01 12:53:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV ECON PGOV SOCI YM COM |
| 06SANAA23 |
ROYG TELLS UNITEL SHOW ME THE MONEY, BY THE END OF [...] (C) SUMMARY. On January 4 Ambassador met with Minister of Telecommunications, Abdul Malik al-Moalimi, to determine the current status of Yemen,s third GSM tender, particularly the ROYG's next move if tender winner Unitel fails to pay. He also offered assistance with creating an independent tel [...] |
2006-01-07 08:05:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECPS EINV KMPI PGOV YM ECON COM |
| 06SANAA323 |
WATANI BANK CASE UNEARTHS PERVASIVE CORRUPTION [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Central Bank announced its plan to liquidate Watani Bank. The decision is being appealed, but there appears to be little hope of rescuing the failed financial institution. Watani's Amcit General Manager, Dr. Hamdani, and seven others are being tried in Yemen's Specialized P [...] |
2006-02-11 10:20:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECPS EINV PGOV KMPI CASC YM ECON COM |
| 06SANAA3609 |
WATANI BANK FAILURE THREATENS BROADER FINANCIAL [...] (C) SUMMARY. In early December, the Central Bank of Yemen (CBY) declared Watani Bank insolvent, and initiated the first bank closure in Yemen's history. General Manager Dr. Hamdani, and other bank officials, were arrested and face charges of financial crimes against the state. Watani's futu [...] |
2006-01-02 10:35:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN KMPI CASC YM COM |
| 06SANAA3610 |
U.S. CONVENES DONOR GROUP TO CONFRONT CORRUPTION [...] (C) SUMMARY. Following Yemen's suspension from the Millennium Challenge Account Threshold Program (MCA), Ambassador gathered an informal group of key donors to discuss ways of jointly pushing for reform in Yemen. Declining performance in political and economic indicators has already led to a [...] |
2006-01-02 11:32:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON EINV KMCA KMPI YM COM |
| 06SANAA41 |
ROYG STAGGERS FORWARD IN FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION [...] (C) SUMMARY. Yemen's Cabinet approved a new anti-corruption law, calling for the creation of an independent High Commission for National Corruption. Neither the extent of the Commission's powers nor its relationship to existing ROYG institutions -- or the newly created anti-corruption role fo [...] |
2006-01-08 13:08:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN KMCA KMPI PGOV PINR PREL YM COM |
| 06SANAA480 |
AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH NEW MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE [...] On February 26, Ambassador and USAID Director met with the newly appointed Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Jalal Ibrahim Fukairah. Ambassador and Minister Fukairah discussed ROYG-USG cooperation on encouraging growth and development in the agricultural sector. Fukairah hoped that USG [...] |
2006-02-28 05:31:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV ECON YM COM |
| 06SANAA481 |
AIRBUS LIKELY TO EDGE OUT BOEING FOR YEMENIA DEAL [...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador met with Captain Abdulhamid Al-Qadi, Chairman and CEO of Yemenia Airlines, the national airline of Yemen, on February 13, to make another push for Boeing in its contest against Airbus for the purchase of ten new airplanes (ref D). Ambassador reminded Al-Qadi that EXIM [...] |
2006-02-28 05:33:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | EAIR ECON KTDB YM COM |
| 09ACCRA68 |
TALKING TRASH-ENERGY FROM WASTE (EFW) TECHNOLOGY [...] The Regional Environmental Officer (REO) met with Mr. Samuel Anku of the Ghanaian Environmental Protection Agency (GEPA) and a project consultant, Mr. Dyson Jumpah, on January 23, 2009 as follow up to previous discussions regarding solid waste management in Ghana and a recent proposal for a pub [...] |
2009-01-30 08:30:00 | Embassy Accra | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV KCRM KGHG COM XY ZF GH |
| 09LUXEMBOURG402 |
Luxembourg Parliament Adopts 2010 Deficit Budget Amid [...] (SBU) Summary - On December 9, Luxembourg's coalition government adopted Luxembourg's 2010 budget. The (negative) economic growth of -3.5 percent in 2009, and an expected deficit of 4.4 percent in 2010 led the GOL to borrow 2.2 billion USD to cover the anticipated shortfall. - Directo [...] |
2009-12-24 08:37:00 | Embassy Luxembourg | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PGOV COM LU |
| 09STATE132094 |
THE SECRETARY'S OFFICE OF GLOBAL WOMEN'S [...] The Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI) is pleased to announce the launch of its first small grants initiative designed to fund worthy projects that promote women's political, economic and social advancement in developing countries. Project proposals should not exceed $100,00 [...] |
2009-12-30 21:25:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY |
| 10ADDISABABA338 |
EMBASSY ADDIS ABABA S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS SUBMISSION [...] Embassy Addis Ababa is pleased to submit the following seven proposals for consideration by the Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI) for the FY 2010 Small Grants Initiative. The mission's submissions are submitted in priority rank order. 2. First-Ranked Proposal: KMG-Ethio [...] |
2010-02-18 13:34:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY ET |
| 10BAKU118 |
AZERBAIJAN: S/GWI FY2010 PROJECT PROPOSALS [...] SUMMARY: Per reftel, this cable summarizes the three prioritized Post proposals addressing (1)prevention of gender-based violence through public awareness in IDP populated areas in the outskirts of Baku; (2) legal empowerment of women through education and individualized legal support in isola [...] |
2010-02-19 14:09:00 | Embassy Baku | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PHUM AID COM TSY AJ KWMN PREL |
| 10BANGUI46 |
S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC [...] (U) SUMMARY: In response to Ref A, below is Post's submission for S/GWI funding for the Central African Republic (CAR). The program seeks to improve women's leadership capacity, provide technical assistance and capacity building for women's organizations, and promote women's political advancem [...] |
2010-02-19 07:34:00 | Embassy Bangui | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY CT |
| 10BRASILIA102 |
BRAZIL: ONE NORTHEAST STATE TRIES TO CATCH THE SOUTH [...] (U) Summary: The development challenges facing the Brazilian northeast state of Piaui are representative of the difficult issues Brazil's poorest regions must overcome to achieve the level of prosperity in the country's southern regions. Despite economic growth rates over the past several yea [...] |
2010-02-02 12:13:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB OPIC COM USTR EAID PREL BR |
| 10BRASILIA180 |
BRAZIL: S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS [...] Brazil is pleased to submit proposals to the S/GWI Small Grants Initiative. We as a Mission believe these proposals will assist in the advancement of U.S. objectives, primarily in supporting our joint effort to provide education to support social advancement in local communities and assistance [...] |
2010-02-19 12:17:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY |
| 10BRIDGETOWN166 |
S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - DOMINICA [...] U.S. Embassy Bridgetown received a vigorous response to the U.S. Secretary of State's request for proposals under the "Women's Global Issues" small grants initiative. A total of 65 proposals were received by the early deadlines established by Embassies Bridgetown and Grenada, with at least an a [...] |
2010-02-18 19:02:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM KWMN KPAO AID CDC COM TRSY DO XL |
| 10BRIDGETOWN168 |
S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA [...] U.S. Embassy Bridgetown received a vigorous response to the U.S. Secretary of State's request for proposals under the "Women's Global Issues" small grants initiative. A total of 65 proposals were received by the early deadlines established by Embassies Bridgetown and Grenada, with at least an a [...] |
2010-02-18 19:02:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM KWMN KPAO AID CDC COM TRSY AC XL |
| 10BRIDGETOWN170 |
S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - ST. VINCENT AND THE [...] U.S. Embassy Bridgetown received a vigorous response to the U.S. Secretary of State's request for proposals under the "Women's Global Issues" small grants initiative. A total of 65 proposals were received by the early deadlines established by Embassies Bridgetown and Grenada, with at least an a [...] |
2010-02-18 19:02:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM KWMN KPAO AID CDC COM TRSY VC XL |
| 10BRIDGETOWN172 |
S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - ST. KITTS AND NEVIS [...] U.S. Embassy Bridgetown received a vigorous response to the U.S. Secretary of State's request for proposals under the "Women's Global Issues" small grants initiative. A total of 65 proposals were received by the early deadlines established by Embassies Bridgetown and Grenada, with at least an a [...] |
2010-02-18 19:02:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM KWMN KPAO AID CDC COM TRSY SC XL |
| 10BRIDGETOWN174 |
S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - ST. LUCIA [...] U.S. Embassy Bridgetown received a vigorous response to the U.S. Secretary of State's request for proposals under the "Women's Global Issues" small grants initiative. A total of 65 proposals were received by the early deadlines established by Embassies Bridgetown and Grenada, with at least an a [...] |
2010-02-18 19:02:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM KWMN KPAO AID CDC COM TRSY ST XL |
| 10BRIDGETOWN176 |
S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - BARBADOS [...] U.S. Embassy Bridgetown received a vigorous response to the U.S. Secretary of State's request for proposals under the "Women's Global Issues" small grants initiative. A total of 65 proposals were received by the early deadlines established by Embassies Bridgetown and Grenada, with at least an a [...] |
2010-02-18 19:03:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM KWMN KPAO AID CDC COM TRSY BB XL |
| 10BRIDGETOWN178 |
S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - GRENADA [...] U.S. Embassy Bridgetown received a vigorous response to the U.S. Secretary of State's request for proposals under the "Women's Global Issues" small grants initiative. A total of 65 proposals were received by the early deadlines established by Embassies Bridgetown and Grenada, with at least an a [...] |
2010-02-18 19:03:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM KWMN KPAO AID CDC COM TRSY GJ XL |
| 10BUENOSAIRES200 |
Argentina: S/GWI Project Proposals [...] Summary: A Country of Healthy Women was developed by Liga Argentina de Lucha Contra El Cancer (LALCEC) with support from Embassy Buenos Aires. Argentina has a low awareness rate of cancer risks, the importance of early detection, and treatment possibilities. Research has shown that a lar [...] |
2010-02-19 15:49:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KWMN KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY AR |
| 10COLOMBO126 |
S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS FOR SRI LANKA AND THE MALDIVES [...] (U) Summary. Post carefully reviewed 59 proposals for S/GWI funding, and after discussing country priorities, the committee selected the strongest five proposals: four are for Sri Lanka, and one is for the Maldives. The proposed projects cover key issues such as gender based violence, econom [...] |
2010-02-22 03:19:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY CE MV |
| 10DILI42 |
TIMOR-LESTE: S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS [...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy Dili submits the following two proposals for consideration for the 2010 Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI) small grants initiative. Our first choice is the Caukus Feto Iha Politika (Women's Political Caucus), an organization founded to promote women's p [...] |
2010-02-19 08:32:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TSRY TT |
| 10DILI43 |
TIMOR-LESTE: S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS [...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy Dili submits the following two proposals for consideration for the 2010 Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI) small grants initiative. Our first choice is the Caukus Feto Iha Politika (Women's Political Caucus), an organization founded to promote women's p [...] |
2010-02-22 06:58:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KWMN PREL PHUM AID CDC COM TSRY TT |
| 10KARACHI46 |
S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL - KARACHI SUBMISSION [...] (SBU) ConGen Karachi submits seven project proposals for the S/GWI small grants initiative for women's political, economic and social advancement. The programs detailed below address themes of Education, Climate Change, Gender-based Violence, Economic Opportunity and Political Empowerment in t [...] |
2010-02-20 05:10:00 | Consulate Karachi | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY PK |
| 10KINGSTON242 |
S/GWI Project Proposal from Kingston - The Secretary's [...] Kingston is pleased to submit a project proposal entitled "Women Under Threat: A Strategy for Support" from Woman Inc, a non-governmental organization that operates a shelter and help line for women who are victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. This is for funding under The Secretar [...] |
2010-02-19 12:07:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KWMN KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY JM |
| 10MBABANE74 |
S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS - SWAZILAND [...] In response to reftel, U.S. Embassy Mbabane appreciates the opportunity to submit four project proposals that seek to address the many challenges facing Swazi women. The proposals are presented by priority order. Post received over twenty proposals, and each one would greatly benefit the poli [...] |
2010-02-24 15:29:00 | Embassy Mbabane | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY WZ |
| 10PANAMA71 |
Deterioration of Panama's Business Climate Under President [...] (C) The Government of Panama (GOP) disadvantaged at least two American companies in a $55.5 million dollar improperly implemented emergency licitation procedures for electrical generators to fortify Panama's electrical generation capacity in anticipation of El Nino. This improper licitation in [...] |
2010-02-10 22:44:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PM COM EINV ENRG |
| 10PORTMORESBY24 |
S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS - PAPUA NEW GUINEA [...] Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to submit a proposal received from the University of Papua New Guinea, School of Natural and Physical Sciences - Women and Gender In Climate Change and Sustainable Development Papua New Guinea's fifth preference from post. 2. PROJECT SUMMARY Papua [...] |
2010-02-23 03:42:00 | Embassy Port Moresby | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY PP |
| 10PORTMORESBY25 |
S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL - PAPUA NEW GUINEA [...] Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to submit a proposal received from Trends Beauty International - A Cosmetology, Health and Wellbeing Training Program as Papua New Guinea's first preference for funding from the Small Grants Initiative. 2. SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED PROGRAM Trends Beauty I [...] |
2010-02-23 03:52:00 | Embassy Port Moresby | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY PP |
| 10PORTMORESBY26 |
S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL - PAPUA NEW GUINEA [...] Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to submit a proposal received from Trends Beauty International - A Cosmetology, Health and Wellbeing Training Program as Papua New Guinea's first preference for funding from the Small Grants Initiative. 2. SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED PROGRAM Trends Beauty Interna [...] |
2010-02-23 03:53:00 | Embassy Port Moresby | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY PP |
| 10PORTMORESBY27 |
S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS - PAPUA NEW GUINEA [...] Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to submit a proposal received from the Coalition for Change Papua New Guinea Inc. - Family Law Review Project as Papua New Guinea's third preference from post. 2. BACKGROUND Coalition for Change PNG Inc's proposed Family Law Review Project will carry [...] |
2010-02-23 03:53:00 | Embassy Port Moresby | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY PP |
| 10PORTMORESBY28 |
S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS - PAPUA NEW GUINEA [...] Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to submit a proposal received from the Papua New Guinea Women in Agriculture Development Foundation (PNGWiADF) - to establish an Infrastructure Training Facility and also Capacity Building Training for women is Papua New Guinea's fourth preference from post. [...] |
2010-02-23 04:10:00 | Embassy Port Moresby | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY PP |
| 10PORTMORESBY29 |
S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS - VANUATU [...] Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to submit a proposal from Youth Challenge Vanuatu - Life Skills Training and Employment Readiness as Vanuatu's first preference from post. 2. BACKGROUND Youth Challenge Vanuatu (YCV) was founded in Port Vila in 2001. YCV is a non-profit, non-religious [...] |
2010-02-23 04:20:00 | Embassy Port Moresby | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY PP |
| 10PORTMORESBY30 |
S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS - SOLOMON ISLANDS [...] Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to submit a proposal received from the Family Support Center - To Address the Issues of the Center's Security, limited Campaigning and Setting up of a Database as Solomon Islands first preference from post. 2. PROJECT SUMMARY The proposed program to a [...] |
2010-02-23 04:20:00 | Embassy Port Moresby | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY PP |
| 10PORTMORESBY31 |
S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS - PAPUA NEW GUINEA [...] Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to submit a proposal received from the Consultative Implementation and Monitoring Council (CIMC), Family and Sexual Violence Action Committee, Skills and Literacy Training Program for Women as Papua New Guinea's second preference from post. BACKGROUND [...] |
2010-02-23 08:33:00 | Embassy Port Moresby | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY PP |
| 10PORTMORESBY33 |
S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS - SOLOMON ISLANDS [...] Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to submit a proposal received from the Family Support Center - To Address the Issues of the Center's Security, limited Campaigning and Setting up of a Database as Solomon Islands first preference from post. 2. PROJECT SUMMARY The proposed program to [...] |
2010-02-23 09:07:00 | Embassy Port Moresby | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY PP |
| 10PORTMORESBY34 |
S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS - VANUATU [...] Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to submit a proposal from Youth Challenge Vanuatu - Life Skills Training and Employment Readiness as Vanuatu's first preference from post. 2. BACKGROUND Youth Challenge Vanuatu (YCV) was founded in Port Vila in 2001. YCV is a non-profit, non-religious [...] |
2010-02-23 09:07:00 | Embassy Port Moresby | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY NH |
| 10PORTOFSPAIN192 |
S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL: TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO [...] SUMMARY Per reftel, U.S. Embassy Port of Spain has identified Credo Foundation's Sophia House for the Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues' Small Grants Initiative. END SUMMARY 2. PROBLEM STATEMENT The Credo Foundation operates Sophia House Center for the Empowerment of You [...] |
2010-02-19 17:15:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KWMN KPAO PREL AID CDC COM TRSY TD |
| 10QUITO53 |
Ecuador Rebuffs International Companies on Balance of [...] (C) Three of the most recognizable companies in the world, Apple, RIM (Blackberry), and Nokia, concluded a three-day visit to Ecuador in January with the impression that they have limited to no ability to influence GoE trade and investment decisions. In attempting to convince GoE officials to [...] |
2010-02-02 14:38:00 | Embassy Quito | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EINV ETRD EFIN COM USTR ECPS PREL EC |
| 10SANAA381 |
S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL - YEMEN [...] Embassy Sana'a submits two projects for the Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues' Small Grants Initiative (S/GWI) to fund projects that promote women's political, economic, and social advancement. The proposals detailed below address the themes of education, specifically, health educa [...] |
2010-02-23 14:01:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY YM |
| 10SANTIAGO232 |
S/GWI Project Proposal - Chile: Empowering Women through [...] Mission Santiago enthusiastically nominates Fondo Esperanza (FE), a Chilean NGO that specializes in microfinance, for a grant in the amount of $99,069 from the Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI) (see REF). The project aims to: 1) empower women and promote entrepreneursh [...] |
2010-02-19 14:15:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KWMN PREL KPAO AID CDC COM TRSY |
| 10SEOUL261 |
S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL: "VOCATIONAL, [...] (U) Of the approximately 18,000 North Koreans who have risked their lives and made it to South Korea, 80 percent are women. The majority left the DPRK to escape famine and political repression; many experienced some form of sexual exploitation and/or economic exploitation en route to freedom [...] |
2010-02-19 06:49:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY KN KS |
| 10STATE12531 |
THE SECRETARY'S OFFICE OF GLOBAL WOMEN'S [...] Given the overwhelming request to extend the proposal deadline date for the small grants initiative the secretary's global women's issues office will extend the February 15 proposal deadline date to February 19, 2010. However, this date will not be extended past February 19. We will alert you [...] |
2010-02-10 19:59:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY |
| 10TEGUCIGALPA157 |
HONDURAS PROPOSALS FOR S/GWI SMALL GRANTS [...] Summary: Post is pleased to submit for the consideration of the Department two proposals for funding by the Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI) small grants initiative. We believe these projects, if funded, will promote women's political, economic, and social advancement in H [...] |
2010-02-19 22:56:00 | Embassy Tegucigalpa | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY HO |
| 10TOKYO334 |
S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL: JAPAN [...] (U) Embassy Japan proposes three seed grants to a total of two Japanese NGOs, and one Japan-based educational institute, to assist the implementation of new programs that promote women's political, economic, and social advancement in developing countries. Each of the grantees selected has a s [...] |
2010-02-21 23:05:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPAO AID CDC COM TRSY |