Evaluation of the Efficiency and Sustainability of Food security and Agriculture Projects implemented by UN and international organizations in Yemen

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency and sustainability of food security and agriculture projects implemented by UN and international organizations in Yemen, amid the country’s challenging humanitarian and economic conditions. The study employed a descriptive-analytical approach and relied on primary data collected through a structured questionnaire. The study population consisted of 19 UN and international organizations, selected using a comprehensive enumeration method. A total of 190 questionnaires were distributed, and 158 valid responses were retrieved for analysis.

The results showed that the efficiency criterion was applied with a mean score of 4.07, while the sustainability criterion scored a mean of 3.63, indicating the need to strengthen sustainability aspects in project design and implementation. Furthermore, the findings revealed no statistically significant differences in respondents’ mean estimates regarding the evaluation of project efficiency and sustainability, attributed to personal and organizational variables.

The study recommended enhancing coordination between UN and international organizations and relevant government agencies to ensure efficiency, sustainability, and funding continuity. It also emphasized supporting sustainable agricultural projects, such as the adoption of modern technologies and the construction of greenhouses, due to their role in improving agricultural productivity, increasing farmers’ income, and strengthening food security in Yemen.