Djibouti city energy storage insulation water tank

What are the key water projects in Djibouti?

Critical water projects in the country include the reinforcement and rehabilitation of the Djibouti City water network, funded by the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development. It comprises 80 km of pipelines, three reservoirs and 2000 individual connections, and is targeted for completion in 2025.

How can Djibouti improve electricity cost and access?

To reduce electricity costs and expand access in Djibouti, important measures include regulatory reform; increasing generation capacity, especially considering renewables; regional integration of the Djiboutian transmission grid; and expansion of transmission and distribution of electricity.

Does Djibouti City have a water supply?

Only 50 percent of the population of Djibouti City is connected to the public water supply. The other half relies on water from connected neighbors or public standpipes. Water demand is rapidly increasing in the capital given its demographic growth.

What is the Djibouti sanitation network extension & reinforcement project?

In terms of sanitation, the Djibouti Sanitation Network Extension and Reinforcement Project (Programme d’Extension et de Réhabilitation du Réseau d’ Assainissement de Djibouti, PERRAD) is a three-phase programme supported the EU and the French Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement, AFD).

Where is Djibouti located?

Located in the Horn of Africa, Djibouti is one of the hottest and driest countries in the world, with annual rainfall at around 220 mm and an average temperature of 28.5°C. As climate change brings more extreme temperatures and increases the risk of water scarcity, ensuring sustainable access to water is a policy imperative.

What is onead doing in Djibouti?

ONEAD is undertaking key projects both independently and in collaboration with foreign partners. Critical water projects in the country include the reinforcement and rehabilitation of the Djibouti City water network, funded by the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development.