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Yemen - Market Functionality Index Assessment: Internationally Recognized Government (IRG)-Areas (February 2026)

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KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Most markets in IRG-controlled areas exhibit moderate to high functionality, especially regarding availability, assortments, supply chain resilience, access and protection and food quality dimensions.
  • While supply chains demonstrate strong resilience, susceptibility to supply route disruptions persists, particularly in localized parts of Marib, Taiz, Lahj and Abyan.
  • Prices and service quality remain the weakest dimensions across several governorates.
  • Cash-based interventions are largely feasible across most districts in IRG. However, their effectiveness is threatened by persistent risks such as price volatility and poor service quality.
  • Enhanced market monitoring for price, supply chain disruption, and potential monopolistic behaviors is critical.