LAGIQQ » Politics of Yemen

In Yemen, the form of government is controversial due to the civil war. In Yemen, the legislative power rests with an assembly of representatives. The head of government is Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi. A country's government structure determines the manner in which laws are drawn up, approved, and interpreted. The type of government determines the manner in which elections are held and the country's police system for its citizens. The term of office of the head of state in Yemen runs to zero. The length of the term of office of a head of state has a direct impact on the power and influence of the executive branch. A longer term gives the head of state more powers. The Global Peace Index (GPI) for Yemen is 2,751. In 2013, Yemen received US $ 709.3 million in development aid. In 2014, foreign aid was $ 476.1.

Government
The head of government in Yemen is Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi. The system of government in Yemen is controversial due to the civil war. In Yemen, the legislative power rests with an assembly of representatives; this is a unicameral legislative body and therefore a unicameral assembly of representatives. According to the World Bank Group, Yemen's government efficiency index is -1.41. This suggests that the government of Yemen is ineffective. The public and civil service is severely handicapped, which leads to the potential for social and political upheaval.

Unions and alliances
This section provides a list of the unions of which Yemen is a member.

Yemen is a member of the United Nations (UN). Yemen is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Yemen is a member of the International Monetery Fun (IMF).

Liberties and freedom in Yemen
Yemen is 3rd in terms of political and civil liberties. Citizens in Yemen experience little to no civil liberties and political rights. Citizens cannot express themselves freely and enjoy political freedom or representative government. Countries with this political situation are dangerous for investment because an authoritarian government may have excessive control over economic affairs. Yemen's businesses are 4 in terms of economic freedom. Citizens in Yemen are generally considered to be unfree when it comes to making economic decisions. The government has complete control over most companies and the economy is corrupted at a high level. For these reasons, this country is considered unsafe for foreign investment as financiers cannot exercise complete control over their own financial decisions. In terms of journalistic freedom, the Yemen media is in a 5. In Yemen, journalists are in a difficult situation. Censorship is widespread and media that are not favored by the ruling authorities can be banned.

Membership in International Unions
Whether it is an alliance, incorporated union, federal union or supranational body here is the list of unions the country is a member of. Yemen is a member of several unions. They are International Monetary Fund, United Nations, World Bank, World Trade Organization.

International Monetary Fund
Yemen is a member of International Monetary Fund. On 22 May 1990, it joined the IMF as a member. The IMF is an organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., of 189 countries working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability and facilitate international trade. The IMF now plays a central role in the management of balance of payments difficulties and international financial crises. The union is governed by and accountable to the all 189 member countries. As of 2010, the fund had SDR 476.8 billion (about US$ 755.7 billion).

United Nations
Yemen is a member of United Nations. On 30 September 1947, it joined the UN at its inception date as a full member state. Founded in 1945, the United Nations is an intergovernmental organization to promote international co-operation. The work of the United Nations are guided by the principles contained in its founding Charter. It is currently made up of 193 Member States. The headquarters of the United Nations is in Manhattan, New York City, further main offices are situated in Geneva, Nairobi and Vienna. Its objectives include maintaining international peace and security, promoting human rights, fostering social and economic development, protecting the environment, and providing aid.

World Bank
Yemen is a member of World Bank. On 3 October 1969, it became a member of the World Bank Group. The World Bank is international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries. It's like a cooperative, made up of 189 member countries. These member countries are represented by a ministers of finance who are the ultimate policymakers at the World Bank. The World Bank's official goal is the reduction of poverty.

World Trade Organization
Yemen is a member of World Trade Organization. On 26 June 2014, it joined the WTO as a member. The World Trade Organization is an intergovernmental organization which regulates international trade. At its core are the WTO agreements ratified in national parliaments. It is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. The goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters, and importers conduct their business. The WTO deals with regulation of trade between participating countries by providing a framework for negotiating trade agreements and a dispute resolution process aimed at enforcing participants' adherence.