Djibouti Construction Sector Research Highlights

Overview

How construction projects in Djibouti boost employment and facilitate connectivity
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Djibouti’s economy grew by an average of over 6% per year in the decade leading up to the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Investment in transport and port infrastructure, enabled by the rollout of business-friendly regulations and external financing, has been a key driver of this growth. These efforts reflect long-term objectives to leverage the country’s geostrategic location and deepwater port…

Country Report

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

Overview

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…

Chapter

The Report: Djibouti 2018: Construction & Real Estate
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Large investment volumes have been stimulating construction activity, notably in port expansions, road development and the establishment of new power stations. These projects are expected to drive growth in both the sector and the overall economy. In addition, the need to improve living conditions for the country’s population is providing motivation for a range of urban projects. Hence, the authorities…

Interview

Amina Abdi Aden, Delegate Minister of Housing: Interview
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Interview:Amina Abdi Aden What are the main priorities when it comes to supporting the Year of Housing project? AMINA ABDI ADEN: President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh designated 2018 as the Year of Housing with the aim of intensifying the development of real estate projects and the construction of social housing. This measure is in line with the national housing policy, which aims to solve the…

Overview

As global urban populations undergo rapid growth, planners strive to create more efficient spaces
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Overview

Major logistics infrastructure, a new free trade zone and industrial parks fuel economic expansion in Djibouti
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As Djibouti establishes itself as a leading centre of international logistics, large investment volumes have been stimulating construction activity, notably in transportation and energy. In particular, port expansion, road development and the establishment of new power stations are expected to drive sectoral growth and support the development of the overall economy. In addition, the need to…

Overview

Affordable housing remains a critical component of Djibouti's development plans
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In an effort to utilise sustained economic growth to improve the living conditions its population, the authorities have sought to overhaul the country’s real estate sector. Over recent years the lion’s share of investment has flowed into critical infrastructure development. These projects are necessary for the consolidation of the country’s position as a international logistics centre. However,…

Analysis

Legislative reform and low-income housing construction initiatives in Djibouti to attract greater private investment
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Several social housing projects have been launched in Djibouti as the country looks to accelerate construction and attract more private investment to meet rising demand. In early July 2018 President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh laid the first stone for the construction of 1000 low-income housing units in Balbala, a southern suburb of Djibouti City. The project, funded by China Merchants Holding, was…

Country Report

The Report: Djibouti 2018
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Having long enjoyed relative security and stability – avoiding many of the conflicts that have beset its neighbours – Djibouti has gained a valuable reputation as a safe haven in an often-troubled region, and is a key entryway to the Horn of Africa, with access to the Red Sea. Furthermore, the country is continuing to progress its long-term development policy, Djibouti Vision 2035. The plan fo

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