Abs Microfinance Program (Social Fund for Development)/Hajjah, 2003-2016:

2016: The Abs Microfinance Program make a significant role in 2003 in raising the local economy by providing 1,641 financial grants for construction, totaling 38 million Yemeni riyals. This program enabled emerging entrepreneurs to launch their projects, paving the way for economic independence and growth within the community.

These grants were distributed as follows:
400 grants for livestock projects
230 opportunities for women-specific projects
300 for various businesses
341 for ownership of productive assets, including the purchase of motor vehicles
150 construction and restoration projects
143 agricultural projects
77 economic service projects