The interim capital, Aden, is witnessing extensive government activity and intensified efforts across various sectors, primarily aimed at improving the level of basic services provided to citizens and advancing plans to rebuild state institutions and activate their oversight and executive roles. This initiative comes in response to the accumulated challenges facing the liberated governorates and reflects the government's commitment to normalizing the general situation and achieving economic and security stability.
Against this historical and political backdrop, since its liberation in 2015 and its designation as the country's temporary capital, Aden has suffered a marked deterioration in its infrastructure as a result of the ongoing conflict in Yemen and the repercussions of the war waged by the Houthi militias. This protracted conflict has depleted state resources and disrupted many vital facilities, exacerbating the suffering of citizens, particularly in the electricity, water, and health sectors. Therefore, the current government initiatives are of paramount importance, coming at a critical juncture that necessitates a transition from emergency relief to recovery and sustainable development.
The current government efforts are focused on pressing priorities, foremost among them addressing the electricity crisis plaguing the city's residents, as well as improving water and sanitation networks and repairing dilapidated roads. These service-oriented efforts are accompanied by administrative measures aimed at combating financial and administrative corruption in government institutions and enhancing transparency and accountability to ensure that available resources reach their intended beneficiaries and are allocated to priority development projects.
On the economic front, the government, through its presence in Aden, seeks to curb the depreciation of the national currency and control prices by activating monetary policy tools in coordination with the Central Bank of Yemen. This is a fundamental pillar for restoring citizens' confidence in the state and attracting local and foreign investments, which require a safe and stable operating environment.
Regionally and internationally, this governmental approach enjoys the support of the Arab Coalition and international donors, who see the stability of Aden and the building of state institutions there as a model that can be replicated in the other liberated governorates. The government's success in its current tasks will not only improve the daily lives of citizens but will also send a strong political message affirming the legitimacy of the state and its ability to manage complex issues under the exceptional circumstances the country is experiencing.
