Yemen
The Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) was activated on 28th April 2015 to provide common telecommunication services to the humanitarian community responding to the crisis. WFP is leading ETC activities.
ETC Yemen project includes:
- Establish, upgrade and maintain Security Telecommunications services
- Provide shared Internet Connectivity services
- Provide solar charging stations
- Coordination and Information-Sharing
ICT Profile
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Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology
Public Telecommunications Corporation (PTC) of the Ministry of Telecommunications and Internet Technology
Approximately 34 million (as of 2023)
Yemen is facing a severe humanitarian crisis due to ongoing conflict since 2015, leading to economic collapse, displacement, and outbreaks of diseases like cholera. Peace efforts remain challenging.
Yemeni Rial (YER)
Approximately 4.6 per 100 inhabitants (as of latest available data, 2021)
Approximately 46 per 100 inhabitants (as of latest available data, 2021)
Approximately 1.19 per 100 inhabitants (as of latest available data, 2021)
Approximately 46 per 100 inhabitants (as of latest available data, 2021)
26.1
73.7
National Disaster Risk Management Framework (NDRMF)
The NDRMF focuses on enhancing Yemen’s capacity to manage and mitigate the impacts of natural and man-made disasters, such as floods, earthquakes, and conflicts. It includes risk assessments, early warning systems, and emergency preparedness. The framework emphasizes coordination among government agencies, local authorities, and international partners, and advocates for integrating disaster risk reduction into national development planning and community-based approaches.
Telecommunications Law No. 19 of 1991
This law regulates Yemen's telecommunications sector, establishing the Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology as the regulatory authority. It covers licensing, spectrum management, competition, consumer protection, and the responsibilities of telecom providers to maintain service quality and coverage. The law also sets guidelines for the import and use of telecommunications equipment and enforces penalties for non-compliance.
Civil Aviation Law
The Civil Aviation Law regulates UAV operations in Yemen under the Civil Aviation and Meteorology Authority (CAMA). It requires UAV operators to obtain licenses and adhere to safety regulations, including UAV registration and designated airspace usage to avoid interference with manned aviation. The law also covers commercial UAV activities and imposes penalties for unauthorized operations that threaten public safety or national security.