The Politics of Social Assistance in Yemen’s Protracted Conflict

<p dir="ltr">This briefing examines the politics of social assistance in Yemen, where support is dominated by international humanitarian aid. With contested authority, the Government of Yemen (GoY) has a limited role in social assistance provision, while the Houthi rebel de-facto authority (DFA) seeks to control aid distribution. Despite capture challenges, the Social Fund for Development (SFD) remains one of the few entities able to work across the country. International responses need to help rebuild and strengthen social protection systems through sustainable investments in the technical, infrastructural, financial and logistical capabilities of social assistance agencies in GoY-held areas. </p>