Yemen: 4 lessons in unlocking prosperity in fragile states
Yemen's experience demonstrates how the private sector can be a stabilizing force in fragile states, supplying a vital engine of growth and supporting the population.
HSA Group was established in Yemen in 1938 and is now one of the largest multinational conglomerates based in the Middle East, employing over 35,000 people globally. As the parent organization of over 70 operating companies, its operations span the fast-moving consumer goods, commodities, commercial and services sectors. The group operates in the Middle East, Africa and South-East Asia. HSA Group is among the largest private companies and a leading importer of food commodities and essential goods in Yemen. It has delivered and contributed to humanitarian and social development programmes in Yemen, often in partnership with UN agencies and international NGOs.
Yemen's experience demonstrates how the private sector can be a stabilizing force in fragile states, supplying a vital engine of growth and supporting the population.
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