Despite being severely impacted, Yemen's private sector remains vibrant and is a potential partner for the government and international community to addressing the country's challenges and initiating the recovery process. Throughout the conflict, the private sector has been the primary source of employment and economic activity, as well as playing a vital role in supporting millions of Yemenis through philanthropic and charitable activities. Moreover, it has preserved the critical infrastructure and services that prevent the markets from collapsing entirely.

To understand the impact of the conflict in Yemen at enterprise level, this study presents an analytical framework along four dimensions, as shown in the figure on the left.