Political and Socio-economic Frameworks

Political Framework

At the theoretical level, there are four governing references in Yemen as follows: 

The 1990 Constitution, or the Constitution of the “Unitary State”

The 2011 GCC Initiative and its implementation mechanism

The 2014 National Dialogue Conference outcomes

Relevant international resolutions, mainly Resolution 2216. The three references govern all international resolutions issued by the United Nations, the Security Council, and all its affiliated bodies

In terms of governance and practice, there are two authorities in Yemen: the internationally recognized legitimate government and the de facto authority of the Houthis.