http://www.english.hadhramaut.info IFAD to implement $20 mln agricultural project in Yemen [The Source: www.sabanews.net - 22/12/2008] International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) will commence on February the implementation of a large agricultural project for coffee, dates and vegetables at an estimated cost of $15 – 20 million. During his meeting on Sunday with Deputy Agriculture and Irrigation Minister Abdul Malik al-Thawr, the IFAD officer in Yemen Omer Zefar affirmed the assistance comes as a result of the successful economic reform policy the government implements. He added that the fund has provided $3.5 million as assistance to enhance infrastructure projects in areas where agricultural projects being implemented. Al-Thawr praised IFAD assistance to Yemen in various fields.