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Djibouti: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper—Annual Progress Report Summary

Core Content

This document outlines Djibouti's Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) and its Annual Progress Report, dated February 2010. It provides an overview of the country's economic and social conditions, the PRSP's objectives, the implementation of the National Initiative for Social Development (INDS), and the financial and institutional mechanisms required to support the strategy. The report also highlights the challenges and risks associated with poverty reduction efforts and the measures taken to address them.

Main Objectives of the PRSP and INDS

• Economic Growth and Competitiveness: Strengthening the economy through macroeconomic stability, structural reforms, and enhancing the competitiveness of the country as a regional economic and financial hub.
• Human Development: Improving access to basic social services, promoting education and health, and enhancing employment opportunities.
• Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion: Focusing on reducing extreme poverty and marginalization, especially in vulnerable groups and regions.
• Good Governance: Enhancing transparency, accountability, and the efficiency of public spending to support development goals.

Key Economic and Social Indicators

• Djibouti gained independence in 1977 and has a population of about 800,000.
• The economy is primarily service-based, with the services sector accounting for over 80% of GDP.
• The primary and manufacturing sectors are weak and face significant challenges.
• In 2009, GDP growth was estimated at 5%, showing resilience to the global financial crisis.
• Inflation dropped significantly in 2009 due to falling international prices for food and commodities.
• Poverty is widespread and structural, with extreme poverty at 42.2% in 2002 and per capita GDP at around US$800 (PPP).
• Djibouti ranked 154th in the UN Human Development Report in 2007.

Progress and Challenges

• The PRSP (2004–2006) achieved some progress, including a GDP growth rate of 3.7% and improved education and health indicators.
• However, poverty and inequality persist, especially in urban slums and rural areas.
• The INDS (2008–2012) was launched as a more comprehensive and ambitious strategy to address these challenges.
• The strategy emphasizes a dualistic economic structure, with a formal sector controlled by the government and an informal sector that provides livelihoods for many.

Strategic Framework: The INDS

The INDS is structured around four pillars:

1. Growth, Macroeconomic Stability, and Competitiveness

   • Focuses on economic reforms, infrastructure development, and enhancing the role of the private sector.
   • Includes efforts to improve the port and transportation corridors, energy, and telecommunications.

2. Promoting Access to Basic Social Services

   • Aims to improve education, health, and employment opportunities.
   • Includes a National Strategy for the Integration of Women into Development, emphasizing gender equality in decision-making, health, education, and economic participation.

3. Combating Extreme Poverty and Marginalization

   • Targets poverty zones and vulnerable populations through labor-intensive methods, microfinance, and social safety nets.
   • Focuses on improving access to water and basic services in marginalized areas.

4. Governance and Institutional Strengthening

   • Seeks to enhance government efficiency, transparency, and resource management.
   • Establishes a framework for monitoring and evaluation, with the creation of the State Secretariat for National Solidarity (SESN) to oversee the strategy.

Financing Overview

• Total INDS Needs (2008–2012): DF 294,630,638 (US$1.65 billion).
• Domestic Funding: DF 35,262,305 (US$198 million), accounting for 12% of total needs.
• External Financing: DF 128,496,334 (US$723 million), representing 44% of total needs.
• Funds to be Mobilized: DF 130,871,998 (US$736 million), or 44.4% of total needs.
• Sectoral Breakdown:
  • Pillar 1: 34.9% of total needs (DF 102,825,783).
  • Pillar 2: 51.43% of total needs (DF 151,536,799).
  • Pillar 3: 8.91% of total needs (DF 26,254,947).
  • Pillar 4: 4.76% of total needs (DF 14,013,110).

Implementation and Monitoring

• A comprehensive framework was established to ensure effective implementation, with the creation of three implementation commissions.
• The State Secretariat for National Solidarity (SESN) plays a central role in coordinating and monitoring the strategy.
• The first General Survey of Population and Housing was successfully conducted in 2009, providing critical data for policy formulation.
• A national framework for monitoring and evaluation was validated in January 2010, with support from the World Bank.

Risks and Precautionary Measures

• Endogenous Risks:

  • Inadequate implementation capacity by national stakeholders.
  • Social and cultural rigidity.
  • Challenges in mobilizing support from key stakeholders like trade unions.
  • Taxation system viability.

• Exogenous Risks:

  • Climate and ecological shocks.
  • Geopolitical instability in the region.
  • Sustainability of external debt due to high development costs.

• Precautionary Measures:

  • Institutional reforms and capacity building.
  • Enhanced coordination and transparency.
  • Strengthening the role of development partners and ensuring grant-based financing.

Conclusion

The INDS represents a proactive and comprehensive approach to poverty reduction, with a strong emphasis on social development, governance, and sustainable economic growth. Despite some progress, the country faces significant challenges in reducing poverty and achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), particularly in the areas of education, health, and employment. The strategy calls for increased domestic and external financing, with a focus on grants to ensure macroeconomic stability. The success of the INDS will depend on effective implementation, institutional capacity, and sustained support from both national and international stakeholders.