Yemen Voluntary National Review 2024
VNRs Submitted: 2 (50%)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Progress
Achieved: 1 (6%)
On-Track: 12 (70%)
Off-Track: 4 (24%)
No Progress: 0 (0%)
Report Details
DOI: 10.47556/R.UN-VNRS2026.22
Number: 22
Year: 2026
Publisher: World Association for Sustainable Development (WASD) and SDGs Tracker Initiative.
Summary
Yemen’s 2024 Voluntary National Review (VNR) provides a comprehensive overview of the country’s United Nations’ (UN) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SD) status amid a protracted conflict that has reversed decades of development gains. Despite the immense challenges, the VNR reflects Yemen’s commitment to the 2030 Agenda by establishing a baseline for SDGs progress, identifying key obstacles, and outlining priorities for recovery. The review was conducted through a participatory process involving government ministries, local authorities, civil society, the private sector, and international partners, ensuring diverse perspectives were considered. Faced with severe data gaps, the VNR employed forecasting and scenario analysis using the International Futures model, providing evidence-based insights to guide decision-making. Overall, the 2024 VNR demonstrates Yemen’s determination to pursue immediate humanitarian relief while laying the foundations for long-term sustainable development, signalling that even in crisis, the SDGs remain a critical framework for recovery and future planning.