Aden - Commercial Capital of Yemen : Local Economic Development Strategy

World Bank

Washington, DC

关键词: ACTION PLAN;    AIR;    AIR CARGO;    AIR TRAFFIC;    AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL;   

RP-ID  :  68789

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

Aden has a number of widely recognizedunique assets, which are critical inputs to its emergingstrategic positioning within Yemen and the region. Mostnotable is its natural deep-water harbor on the Red Sea,striking landscapes and distinctive topography, abundance ofraw materials, and rich urban heritage. In addition, theresidents of Aden are known for their hospitable nature andopenness to diversity. Today, leadership in Aden, bothpublic and private, are motivated to create prosperity.Despite a broad portfolio of assets and existence of keyinfrastructure, the city must address constraints that areholding back economic growth. Aden has much of the basicinfrastructure required for businesses to compete, with afew areas requiring major investment. The city is spreadacross 6,980 square kilometers and is composed of eightdistricts, each with its own commercial center. The citydeveloped on a peninsula and subsequently expanded along thecoast, following the main radial route inland. The city ofAden is differentiated from the rest of the country inseveral important ways. First, Aden has a deep and naturallyprotected seaport. Second, the immediate region has anabundance of raw materials. Finally, Aden is well known forits hospitable culture and rich urban and physical heritage.These characteristics, combined with the presence of thecontainer terminal, international airport, and Aden freezone, comprise the foundation for the future growth of themaritime, hospitality and tourism, and manufacturingindustries in the governorate. Finally, the emerginginstitutional architecture and process for change in Adenneeds further development. The quality of dialogue,particularly between the public and private sector needs toimprove, and the responsibilities of the private and publicsectors need to be articulated, acknowledged, and pursued.While the government needs to do everything it can to helpthe private sector, the businesspeople of Aden need toaccept more responsibility for improving the region's economy.