About
Who We Are
A participatory institutional framework and an advisory body at the Taiz Governorate level. Aims to contribute to providing visions and formulating strategies to bolster economic and social development within the governorate, and promoting a transition toward sustainable development
Our Vision
Our Objectives
Our Mission
To serve as a pivotal driver in the comprehensive and sustainable economic recovery of Taiz Governorate to restore its economic prominence.
Our Mission
Our Objectives
Our Mission
Coordinate efforts between the public sector, private sector, civil society, and international partners through an effective platform for dialogue, planning, and local economic policymaking, aimed at enhancing the business environment and stimulating investment
Our Objectives
Our Objectives
Our Objectives
- Empowering the Private Sector: Strengthening the role of the private sector as a primary driver of development.
- Optimizing the Business Environment: Improving the business climate and enhancing investment attractiveness.
- Fostering Entrepreneurship: Supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and promoting innovation.
- Institutional and Ec
- Empowering the Private Sector: Strengthening the role of the private sector as a primary driver of development.
- Optimizing the Business Environment: Improving the business climate and enhancing investment attractiveness.
- Fostering Entrepreneurship: Supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and promoting innovation.
- Institutional and Economic Development: Developing local institutional frameworks and economic infrastructure.
- Institutionalizing Governance: Entrenching the principles of governance, transparency, and accountability.
- Strategic Partnerships: Building effective and impactful local and international partnerships
Council Governance
With technical support from the Studies and Economic Media Center (SEMC) and in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Council finalized its economic governance framework during the period of September – December 2025. This process involved developing the Council's internal bylaws, which serve as the regulatory framework governing the Local Economic and Development Council of Taiz Governorate.
These bylaws aim to establish modern institutional foundations based on governance best practices, enhancing transparency, accountability, and partnership among various economic actors within the governorate. They provide precise definitions of organizational structures, competencies, decision-making mechanisms, responsibilities, operational procedures, and governing policies to ensure clarity of roles and performance efficiency.
To ensure operational continuity, a Three-Year Strategic Plan (2026–2028) has been completed, from which the Council’s 2026 Annual Action Plan was derived.
Strategic Orientation
The Council’s strategic orientation is designed to uphold its advisory and coordination mandate by focusing on high-level advisory rather than direct implementation. This is achieved through the development of institutional policies and reforms aimed at optimizing the business environment, coupled with strategic networking to catalyze local investment and capital inflow. Furthermore, the Council’s approach prioritizes the transition toward a knowledge-based economy, the advancement of high-potential sectors, and the strengthening of development-focused partnerships, alongside championing digital transformation and robust governance. Collectively, these pillars represent a practical and measurable framework that ensures a tangible impact on bolstering the local economy and improving citizens' quality of life, all within the context of the Council's core institutional values.