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As global urban populations undergo rapid growth, planners strive to create more efficient spaces
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In 2008, for the first time in history, more than half of humanity was living in urban areas. Perhaps the most remarkable observation about this trend is the speed at which it has happened: as recently as 1900 urban areas accounted for 13% of the global population. Towns and cities are seen as the crucibles of opportunity for many rural dwellers. The UN estimates that by 2030 urban areas will…

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Global village: Medium-term prospects suggest globalisation is set to continue for the foreseeable future
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Decades of growth in trade and foreign investment have seen global economies become more interconnected than ever before. This trend has been reinforced by the steady liberalisation of international trade and investment, at the bilateral, plurilateral and multilateral levels. National economic specialisations, and regional economic and political integration, have broadly proceeded in a single…

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Hotel listing in Djibouti
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SHERATON DJIBOUTI HOTEL Plateau du Serpent PO Box 1924 T: +253 21 32 80 00 F: +253 21 32 88 88 www.sheratondjibouti.com djibouti.reservation@sheratondjibouti.com Rooms: 175 rooms and suites. Business & Conference Facilities: Secretarial services, banquet and conference rooms with the ability to accommodate 400 guests. Health & Leisure Facilities: Satellite TV available in the fitness…

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Useful information for new arrivals to Djibouti
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Etiquette In business meetings across Djibouti it is customary to exchange greetings and shake hands. However, in some cases women prefer not to shake hands; it is therefore best to wait for an indication from the person herself. Relationship building and creating a network is important in the Djiboutian business community, and meetings are often opened by having a casual discussion about…

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Helpful telephone numbers in Djibouti
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FOREIGN MISSIONS Australia +253 21 35 38 44 Austria +253 21 35 38 44 Canada +253 21 35 59 50 China +253 21 35 22 47 Cuba +253 21 34 06 71 +253 21 34 06 42 Denmark +253 21 35 10 65 France +253 21 35 09 63 EU Delegation +253 21 32 44 40 +253 21 35 26 15 Egypt +253 21 35 82 84 Eritrea +253 21 35 49 61 Ethiopia +253 21 35 07 18 Germany +253 21 34 40 24 India +253 21 35 01 42 Japan +253 21 35 49 81 Oman +253…

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Updates to the codes regulating Djibouti's business environment
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Thanks to its privileged geographical position in the Horn of Africa, Djibouti enjoys a number of significant assets and plays a major role as the eastern gateway to the African continent. Its position at the crossroads of Africa, Asia and Europe, reinforced by political stability and social peace, has enabled the country to attract both local and foreign investment. The growth rate of GDP,…

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A comprehensive guide to Djibouti's tax laws
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Djibouti’s GDP growth has exceeded 5% in recent years, rising to an estimated 6.8% in 2017, and projected to reach 6.9% in 2018 and 2019. This is driven by continued investment in infrastructure, especially ports, in order to facilitate the transit of goods to and from Ethiopia. The government’s long-term goal is to establish Djibouti as an emerging country by 2035, while short-term goals…

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Djibouti progresses in providing improved education outcomes with the help of international partners
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In an effort to move beyond the past of its former French institutional structure, in 2000 the Djiboutian education system underwent a comprehensive overhaul. That year the National Assembly mandated the education of all children through the age of 16 by establishing a nationwide programme with its own textbooks, teachers, university and degree programmes. By 2016 the government had succeeded in providing…

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Global markets recognise technical and vocational training key to improving employment rates
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Although priorities vary when it comes to economic development, the increasing need for skilled labour is both a cause of and a requirement for accelerated growth that spans markets and continents. This demand for technical specialists from Mexico to Indonesia is often most concentrated in the sectors that are vital to economic advancement, including infrastructure, oil and gas exploration…

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Health care expansion in Djibouti fuels demand for local and imported pharmaceutical products
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In recent decades, the pharmaceutical market has expanded its geographical reach. This trend appears to be here to stay; in a survey of major pharmaceutical firms conducted by global consulting firm PwC’s Strategy& team, more than half of respondents anticipated that over 30% of their global sales would originate in emerging markets by 2018. Even in the most newly opened markets, drug…