The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the government of Djibouti have signed $80 million in agreements to support major infrastructure, urban development, and climate-resilient agriculture projects across the country. The funding includes a $22 million grant to rehabilitate seven kilometres of urban roads in Djibouti City, enhancing mobility and climate resilience, and a $30 million grant to upgrade a key regional trade route connecting Djibouti, Ethiopia, and South Sudan, improving cross-border trade and logistics. Additional support comes in the form of a $14 million grant and a $14 million loan from the Green Climate Fund for the Building Resilience around Food and Livelihoods programme, which promotes climate-smart agriculture, resilient pastoral systems, and expanded economic opportunities for women and youth.
The agreements align with Djibouti’s long-term development vision, including Vision Djibouti 2035 and the National Development Plan 2025–2030, while reinforcing AfDB’s commitment to the country’s priorities. Since the launch of the Bank’s 2023–2027 Country Strategy, Djibouti’s operational portfolio has more than doubled from $100 million to $221 million. The new funding is expected to strengthen connectivity, build climate resilience, support agricultural transformation, and create economic opportunities for thousands of people across Djibouti.
