Title: Role of Yemen higher education institutes in rebuilding the post-war Yemen

Authors: Basheer Al-Haimi; Daing Nasir Ibrahim; M.R. Ab Hamid; Fadhl Hujainah

Addresses: School of Management, Hebei University, Baoding, China; Global Entrepreneurship Research and Innovation Center (GERIC), Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business, University Malaysia Kelantan, Kelantan, Malaysia ' Faculty of Industrial Management, University Malaysia Pahang, Kuantan, Malaysia ' Faculty of Industrial Management, University Malaysia Pahang, Kuantan, Malaysia ' Computer Science and Engineering Department, Chalmers and University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden

Abstract: Higher education institutes (HEIs) have exerted a significant influence on the rebuilding of countries affected by conflicts. These institutes operate as catalysts of healing in conflict-affected societies. The ongoing war in Yemen has resulted in negative economic and social consequences. This study aims to examine the role of Yemen HEIs (YHEIs) in the reconstruction of post-war Yemen. The study discusses how HEIs can contribute in rebuilding Yemen by addressing concerns regarding peace-building, social fabric healing, and economic rebuilding. A qualitative method of data collection involving the use of in-depth interview was employed in gathering information from Malaysian and Yemeni academics. The results of the interview indicated that YHEIs can play a crucial and major role in rebuilding the country in terms of peace-building, social fabric healing, and economic growth. Peace-building and social fabric can be accomplished through various ways related to teaching and learning, applied research, societal engagement, and civic programs. Economic growth also can be achieved through different aspects such as focusing on capacity building, collaborating with various sectors, gaining-brain, producing skilful workers and international partners.

Keywords: higher education; Yemen; social fabric; peace-building; economic rebuilding.

DOI: 10.1504/IJHES.2021.117880

International Journal of Higher Education and Sustainability, 2021 Vol.3 No.3, pp.187 - 206

Received: 14 Jul 2020
Accepted: 20 Nov 2020
Published online: 04 Oct 2021 *