Taiz:A workshop was held in the Al-Mawasit District of Taiz Governorate to discuss the preparation of the district's development plan. The event saw participation from local authorities, executive offices, social figures, development associations, and farmers.
According to Yemen News Agency, the workshop was organized by the Bonyan Development Foundation under the supervision of the governorate's local authority and General Mobilization. It was supported by the Agricultural and Fisheries Projects and Initiatives Financing Unit. The aim was to introduce development planning methodologies, participatory planning principles, mechanisms for assessing local conditions, and identifying priorities based on available resources.
The foundation's team emphasized the importance of institutional development and community partnerships in preparing development plans. They highlighted the need to coordinate efforts among government institutions, communities, and the private sector to promote sustainable development and local production. They also stressed the importance of addressing challenges facing productive sectors, especially agriculture, and strengthening self-sufficiency through clear methodologies and active participation.
Directors Abdulkhaleq Al-Junaid and Hashem Al-Saruri of Al-Ta'ziyah and Al-Mawasit districts, respectively, underscored the importance of joint efforts between local authorities, executive offices, and communities to support local development and improve living conditions.
The workshop included presentations on development concepts, participatory planning tools, and community engagement in setting priorities. It also outlined the next phase, which will involve development teams visiting the district's villages to assess needs, available resources, challenges, and opportunities, paving the way for a development vision and plan based on local realities and community priorities.
