The Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for FY22‑FY27 was approved in September 2021 to support the government’s overarching Vision 2035 and the priorities of the national strategy, Djibouti Institutions‑Connectivity‑Inclusion (ICI) for 2020‑24.
Djibouti Country Partnership Framework for the period FY2022 - FY2027
The CPF has two focus areas: promoting inclusive private sector‑led growth in job creation and human capital; and strengthening the role and capacity of the state.
It addresses Djibouti’s immediate needs and leverages the World Bank Group’s ongoing engagement in several key areas. These include promoting inclusive private sector‑led growth, developing human capital, and strengthening governance and institutions.
Additionally, the CPF supports regional infrastructure projects in transport, energy, and digital services. It also focuses on boosting productivity and job creation, while promoting gender parity and supporting climate action.
The Performance and Learning Review (PLR) approved in October 2024, confirmed alignment with the CPF objectives. The program leverages Djibouti's eligibility for the Small States Exception (SSE), giving it access to fully concessional IDA grants and to the Private Sector Window (PSW) financing starting FY25. The PLR recommended and confirmed the extension of the CPF period by an additional year, through June 2027. This extension will provide sufficient time to respond to emerging demands and priorities and to ensure continuity in delivery, including during the anticipated leadership transition in 2026.
As of November 12, the portfolio for Djibouti includes 13 projects, 4 standalone Trust Funds, and 3 regional operations, totaling approximately US$ 483 million in IDA of which US$ 147.5 million in grants, and US$ 32.3 million in trust funds (RETFs). In FY25, a Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) was delivered. In FY26, a Public Finance Review and a Poverty Assessment are underway.
The portfolio focuses on various sectors, including energy, transport, urban development, digital transformation, education, health, social protection, employment and skills, agriculture and food security and governance and public finance management. The above RETFs have also expanded to new areas of engagement, such as supporting children with disabilities to promote inclusion in access to services among target beneficiaries.