Islamic Finance is a growing rapidly across Africa, where around 40% of the population is Muslims and is now offered across 21 African countries, with one country leading the pack – Djibouti. Djibouti can be referred as ‘logistical and financial hub for East Africa' due to its fast-growing...

Djibouti is very well placed, as a landing site of undersea fiber optic cables, to benefit from the digital economy. However, the prevalence of a single national telecom operator in the country has stifled service delivery and innovation in the telecom sector. Mobile broadband coverage and...

This Technical Assistance Report on Djibouti provides details of IMF mission to aid on the financial soundness indicators (FSI). The mission achieved the said objectives and assisted the Banking Supervision Unit (BSU) officials in the preparation of the FSI production files and the development...

This 2019 Article IV Consultation with Djibouti discusses that large-scale infrastructure investments and a rapid expansion of trade and logistics activities have fueled strong growth in recent years. The government has in recent years implemented large-scale investments to develop transport and...

This paper reviews the significant macro-fiscal challenges posed by climate change inDjibouti and the costs of mitigation and adaptation policies. The paper concludes thatDjibouti is susceptible to climate change and related costs are potentially large. Investingnow in adaptation and mitigation...

This paper reviews the significant macro-fiscal challenges posed by climate change in Djibouti and the costs of mitigation and adaptation policies. The paper concludes that Djibouti is susceptible to climate change and related costs are potentially large. Investing now in adaptation and...

The paper reviews Djibouti's macroeconomic reforms aimed at achieving middle-income status as envisaged in Vision Djibouti 2035, the authorities' development strategy. In this context, the paper reviews policy options available to the authorities in three critical reform areas: translating the...