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Workneh Gebeyehu, Executive Secretary, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD): Interview
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Interview:Workneh Gebeyehu How would you assess the pace of industrialisation among IGAD member states? WORKNEH GEBEYEHU: While industrialisation among member states is relatively nascent, there is a collective understanding of the imperative to accelerate this process, boost productivity, create jobs and support economic growth. It is critical that governments continue to enact conducive macroeconomic…
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organisation: Interview
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Interview:Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala How would you assess Djibouti’s progress in trade development and capacity in recent years? NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA: Djibouti’s economic rebound following the Covid-19 pandemic has been engendered by investment in infrastructure, including railways, ports and free trade zones (FTZs) to facilitate regional and global trade. These investments underpin Djibouti’s…
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President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh: Interview
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Interview: President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh What structural factors underpin Djibouti’s attractiveness as a destination for foreign investment? PRESIDENT OMAR GUELLEH: Djibouti’s investment proposition is underpinned by several advantages, such as its strategic location, enabling access to a market of more than 400m inhabitants; its port infrastructure; a financial sector with multiple players;…
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Ramiss Houmed, Managing Partner, HLB Djibouti: Viewpoint
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Viewpoint:Ramiss Houmed Djibouti has long served as a model of stability among its regional neighbours. However, from a macroeconomic perspective the country is grappling with several challenges. These include the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, persistent inflation and the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia, which supplies key goods such as vegetables, drinking water and electricity; and accounts…
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The Report: Djibouti 2023
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By leveraging its strategic location on the Horn of Africa and as a gateway to key landlocked countries such as Ethiopia, Djibouti is well-positioned to act as a nexus of trade between Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The government's Djibouti Vision 2035 strategy outlines key initiatives to attract foreign direct investment, boost social and human capital development, improve private sector enga
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The Report: Djibouti 2023: The Guide
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The Guide contains listings of some of the leading hotels and resorts in Djibouti and contacts for important government offices and services. It also contains useful tips and information for first-time or regular and business and leisure visitors alike.…
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The Report: Djibouti 2023: Tax
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Tax policies in Djibouti provide certain benefits and incentives to specific sectors through general exemptions. For instance, there are no time restrictions on carrying out remittances, facilitating ease of financial transactions. The requirements for registering a business have been streamlined, reducing the capital needed to start a company, thereby encouraging entrepreneurship and business growth.…
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The Report: Djibouti 2023: Health & Education
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There have been improvements in numerous indicators in Djibouti’s health care sector, reflecting efforts to enhance services and promote public health initiatives. Medical services are expanding in scope, reaching rural areas and ensuring broader access to quality care. While the Ministry of Health is responsible for the sector at the national level, medical directors of regional hospitals ensure…
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The Report: Djibouti 2023: Tourism
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Tourism in Djibouti is an essential component of the country's economic diversification push, with the goal of attracting 500,000 visitors by 2035 set to make the sector a key source of economic growth and employment going forward. With the introduction of new airports and routes, there has been a significant increase in international arrivals. Major hotel projects have attracted investment and catered…