The World Bank In Djibouti

Djibouti is one of the smallest countries in Africa. It covers an area of 23,200 square kilometers. Strategically located at the southern entrance to the Red Sea, Djibouti forms a bridge between the Middle East and Africa. The country is adjacent to some of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.

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PRESS RELEASE

Meeting Growing Demand

During the most recent financial year, the World Bank responded with US$5.47 billion in new commitments to help the MENA region.

Press Release

$15 Million Support for Djibouti

Financing for Djibouti aims to improve access to basic services in targeted poor communities.

April 2019

Djibouti's Economic Update

After growing by 4.1 percent in 2017 and 6.0 percent in 2018, output is expected increase by 7 percent in 2019.

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 policy recommendations on a specific and important aspect of development.

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