DJIBOUTI CITY, September 14, 2026 — The Government of the Republic of Djibouti, together with the World Bank Group, private sector representatives, financial institutions, producer organizations, and development partners, today launched the Djibouti AgriConnect Compact, a national roadmap designed to unlock the potential of agriculture and agribusiness as drivers of job creation, private investment, and food security. Djibouti is the first country in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAAP) region to join the initiative.
The Compact identifies three priority value chains with strong potential for growth and job creation in Djibouti: livestock, horticulture, and dates. It provides a shared framework for the reforms, investments, and partnerships needed to support the sustainable development of these value chains.
Despite its harsh climate, Djibouti has significant potential to build a more productive and resilient food sector. Nearly 90 percent of Djibouti’s food needs are currently met through imports. The Compact aims to help expand domestic production, strengthen priority value chains, and create new economic opportunities for rural communities.
The AgriConnect Compact was developed through consultations involving government institutions, producer organizations, agribusinesses, financial institutions, and development partners. It provides a shared framework for coordinated reforms, investments, and partnerships to support the sustainable development of Djibouti’s agricultural sector.
- This Compact reflects Djibouti’s commitment to unlocking the potential of agriculture and agribusiness as drivers of food security, economic opportunity, and job creation. By bringing together government institutions, producers, the private sector, financial institutions, and development partners around a shared vision, we are laying the foundation for stronger and more competitive agricultural value chains that can benefit communities across the country.
