The World Bank has approved a US$31 million project aimed at bolstering the socio-economic resilience of vulnerable communities in Djibouti. The Integrated Community Resilience Project is designed to enhance basic infrastructure and services, improve social safety nets, and create new economic opportunities for underserved populations in Djibouti.
This project will focus on strengthening market linkages, expanding economic opportunities, and integrating value chains to ensure that local communities, including those in the Dikhil, Obock, and Ali Sabieh regions, are connected to local, national, and regional markets. Special attention will be given to supporting refugees and host communities, helping them transition toward self-sufficiency and improving their access to essential services.
The $31 million funding for this project includes $9 million from the Window for Host Communities and Refugees of the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s fund for low-income countries. The project aligns with Djibouti’s Vision 2035 and aims to strengthen the nation’s development efforts in rural and underserved areas.
Fatou Fall, Joint Resident Representative of the World Bank Group for Djibouti, emphasized that the initiative is a critical step toward supporting the country’s most vulnerable communities and building a more inclusive and resilient future. “By enhancing access to essential services and creating new economic opportunities, particularly for women, this project will help reduce poverty and foster sustainable economic growth,” she said.
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Djibouti, a key country located at the crossroads of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, has faced challenges in recent years, including rising food prices and limited access to essential goods due to regional tensions. These issues have disproportionately affected vulnerable groups, making the World Bank’s new initiative crucial in addressing the needs of these populations.
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In addition to improving health and nutrition outcomes, the project will provide resources to help strengthen the social protection system, which has evolved significantly over the last five years but still faces challenges in meeting the needs of Djibouti’s most at-risk communities.
This new initiative marks a major step in the country’s commitment to socio-economic development and aligns with the World Bank Group’s mission to promote inclusive and sustainable growth across the region.
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About IDA: The International Development Association (IDA) is the World Bank’s fund for the world’s poorest countries, providing grants and loans to promote economic growth, reduce poverty, and improve living conditions. IDA has supported development projects in 113 countries, helping 1.6 billion people globally.
About the Window for Host Communities and Refugees: The Window for Host Communities and Refugees supports countries hosting significant refugee populations, focusing on long-term development opportunities for both refugees and host communities.
