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How investment in transport promotes growth in Djibouti
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Situated on the Gulf of Aden on the Horn of Africa, Djibouti serves as a vital trade centre for the Middle East and East Africa. With several major ports, it connects landlocked Ethiopia and its neighbours to major trade routes to Europe and Asia. Transport and logistics has been recognised by the government as a strategic sector for growth and has helped Djibouti attract increased international interest…

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Rising number of banks in Djibouti helps tap market potential
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Alongside investment in transport infrastructure, Djibouti’s economy has benefitted significantly from the ongoing expansion of its financial services sector. Liberalisation of banking activity since 2006 has made the country an attractive location for banks and insurance companies aiming to satisfy the growing demand linked to logistics services and trading. With a population of slightly more than…

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Djibouti modernises its economy amid global disruptions
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Having successfully leveraged its geographic position economically, Djibouti has recently weathered a combination of regional and global instability. Despite these headwinds, the country’s resilience remains anchored in the comparative advantage of its location. Djibouti has continued to attract investors across multiple sectors, serving as a transit point between African, Middle Eastern and Asian…

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How Djibouti uses its stability and location to its advantage
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A key entryway to the Horn of Africa, Djibouti’s strategic location at the confluence of the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean – combined with its historical links to Europe, the Arabian Peninsula, East Africa and Asia – make it a crossroads for international culture and trade. Having long enjoyed relative security and stability, Djibouti has gained a reputation as a safe haven in the region. It has…

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How Djibouti's government balances social reform and economic growth
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Djibouti is a small country on good terms with its neighbours and a range of global powers. Despite domestic challenges related to the country’s economy and infrastructure, political life has been relatively peaceful in recent years, with strong continuity of leadership and economic growth. Political System Djibouti is a unitary, democratic republic with a constitutional and legal system based on…
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Deka Ahmed Robleh, Director-General, National Social Security Fund (Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale, CNSS): Interview
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Interview:Deka Ahmed Robleh In what ways has the primary health care system improved in recent years? DEKA AHMED ROBLEH: The implementation of universal health insurance (UHI) and the operationalisation of universal medical coverage have incentivised the flow of private capital into the primary health care system. Since UHI’s rollout in 2014, industry stakeholders have succeeded in further…
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Nabil Mohamed Ahmed, Minister of Higher Education and Research: Interview
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Interview:Nabil Mohamed Ahmed What is your assessment of the quality of Djibouti’s tertiary education system in its current state? NABIL MOHAMED AHMED: Since the establishment of the University of Djibouti in 2006, the government has taken steps to improve governance of and training in the education system. The establishment of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research (Ministère de l’Enseignement…
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Osman Abdi Mohamed, Director-General, National Tourism Agency of Djibouti: Interview
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Interview:Osman Abdi Mohamed To what extent does the tourism sector contribute to economic diversification, and how will human resources evolve to support growth? OSMAN ADBI MOHAMED: Tourism is a nascent sector with high growth potential. Increasing its contribution to GDP above its present 2.5% would create jobs, contributing to growth and enhancing Djibouti’s global competitiveness. Given…
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Amina Abdi Aden, Minister of City, Urban Planning and Housing: Interview
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Interview:Amina Abdi Aden What has been done to facilitate private participation in the affordable housing segment? AMINA ABDI ADEN: It is important that the private sector is encouraged to engage in real estate projects, especially for middle-income households. To that end, legislation was enacted in July 2013 to regulate real estate development, facilitating the emergence of several private…
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Habon Abdillahi, COO, Habone Construction: Interview
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Interview:Habon Abdillahi What are the construction sector’s key strengths and drivers that underpin growth? HABON ABDILLAHI: The construction sector’s main strengths are the country’s steady GDP growth and political stability. Between 2018 and 2022 this expansion has facilitated a cycle of construction in both the private and public sectors. Djibouti Vision 2035 and President Ismaïl Omar…