Serving as Ethiopia’s connection to maritime shipping, Djibouti’s cargo sector has seen an increase in traffic related to the neighbouring country’s expanding economy. This critical transport connection has been maintained through a highway link that connects Djibouti and its port all the way into Ethiopia and its capital Addis Ababa. Although the development of alternative infrastructure such…
With significant renewable energy potential, including geothermal, wind and solar, the Djibouti government is looking to increase the share of renewables in the country’s energy mix in a bid to lower domestic energy production costs and ultimately increase energy security. The country’s long-term development plan, launched in 2014 and known as Vision 2035, envisages a full transition from 100%…
Djibouti’s foodstuff retail sector has traditionally been characterised by the presence of myriad small-scale, neighbourhood grocery stores, called mercato, which are frequented by the vast majority of Djibouti’s citizens. However, modern trade has started to become more significant over the past decade, with the development of several distribution groups – both international and local – which…
One of the housing sector reform’s most important changes is the establishment of the Housing Bank of Djibouti (Banque de L’Habitat de Djibouti). The new institution aims to give the state a new position in the financing mechanisms for the country’s housing sector, something that private banks, despite their increased presence in the country, have so far been unable to do. The state will channel…
As Djibouti executes its $14bn infrastructure development plan, securing the necessary building materials has become a crucial necessity for construction companies and suppliers. This is most visible in terms of cement, an industry which has become the beneficiary of new investment across the continent, as major producers like Lafarge and Dangote look to raise capacity in high-growth economies. Production…
Attracting 500,000 visitors annually by 2030 will necessitate infrastructural and capital improvements across the board, alongside a significant increase in current spending on promotional campaigns. As a result, the financing requirements are sizable. However, with the country already devoting a large portion of its budget to upgrades focused on the cargo and bulk transport sector, its ability to…
As part of its strategy to become a major centre of commerce in the region, Djibouti is complementing the development of new transport infrastructure with the establishment of new trade areas. Full Capacity Free trade areas (FTAs) – which look to provide fiscal and bureaucratic incentives for businesses, as well as turnkey infrastructure – are not new for Djibouti. The first FTA to be set up,…
The guide includes information on hotels, government offices and other services, alongside useful tips for visitors on topics like currency, visas, language, communications, dress, business hours and electricity.…
OBG introduces the reader to the different aspects of the legal system in Djibouti, in partnership with Cabinet Guerinot.…
