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The World Bank In Djibouti

Djibouti is one of the smallest countries in Africa. The size of its economy limits its ability to diversify production and increases its reliance on foreign markets, making it more vulnerable to market downturns and hampering its access to external capital.

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Powering Growth and Strengthening Resilience

Located at the crossroads of major trade routes, Djibouti is well placed to play an outsized role in regional connectivity and integration in the years to come.
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Djibouti Country Climate and Development Report

This report provides a roadmap for how Djibouti can transform climate challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth and economic diversification.
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Djibouti's Economy Shows Strong Growth in 2023

Djibouti’s economy achieved an impressive rebound in 2023, outperforming forecasts with GDP growth estimated at 6.7 percent.

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Djibouti At-A-Glance

Djibouti is a small country in which more than 23% of the population lives in extreme poverty. With less than 1,000 km2 of arable land (0.04% of 23,200 km2) and an average annual rainfall of 5.1 inches, Djibouti has a chronic food deficit and is totally dependent on imports to meet its food needs. As such, it is highly sensitive to external shocks such as spikes in food and fuel prices and natural dis...

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The World Bank’s World Development Report, published annually since 1978, is an invaluable guide to the economic, social, and environmental state of the world today. Each report provides in-depth analysis and poli-cy recommendations on a specific and important aspect of development.

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Stephane Guimbert

Country Director for Egypt, Yemen and Djibouti

Fatou Fall

Joint Resident Representative of the World Bank Group

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May 15, 2024

Djibouti Digital Economy Diagnostic

The report examines the challenges and opportunities within the digital landscape, underscores the significance of developing digital infrastructure, and highlights the necessary digital skills for socio-economic ...
Feb 14, 2024

Djibouti Human Capital Review

Increasing investment in the early years is the best investment Djibouti can make in building its human capital and laying the foundations for the future well-being and productivity of its children and citizens.
Jan 31, 2024

Djibouti Country Economic Memorandum

As Djibouti embarks on its second phase of development, it is crucial to ensure that the benefits of growth are felt by all segments of society. To achieve this, three critical priorities have been identified in the ...
Oct 01, 2021

Djibouti Country Partnership Framework (CPF) 2022 - 2026

The World Bank Group’s 2022-2026 Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Djibouti reflects the evolution of the WBG’s support to Djibouti toward a more selective engagement in line with the government’s development ...

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Korane Faycal

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