Djibouti (Dawan Africa) – A delegation from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has arrived in Djibouti for a working mission to assess the country's progress in advancing its blue economy sectors and to collect practical lessons that could benefit other countries in the region. The field visit, which runs from July 13–17, 2025, is part of IGAD’s ongoing efforts to implement its Blue Economy Strategy 2021–2025, with a focus on sustainable development, regional trade connectivity, and climate resilience.
During the mission, IGAD representatives are visiting key sites linked to Djibouti’s blue economy, including:
- Demerjog Livestock Port
- Tadjourah Coal Port
- Obock Fishing Port
- Commercial ports in Djibouti City
- Park Fish seafood industry in Loyada
- Lake Assal salt extraction site
- Arta’s marine tourism zone
- Djibouti Telecom’s submarine cable landing station
In an official statement, IGAD noted:“The purpose of this mission is to gather practical lessons from Djibouti’s experience to inform policy-making, promote sustainable investment, and strengthen regional cooperation under the Blue Economy program.”
According to IGAD, over the past four years and with the support of Sweden’s development agency (SIDA), the organization has assisted its Member States in developing national Blue Economy strategies, setting up coordination platforms, and strengthening institutional capacity.
The BE-Prosper initiative—backed by SIDA—is designed to enhance regional cooperation in utilizing marine resources such as fisheries, ports, marine energy, and coastal tourism.
IGAD says the information gathered during this mission will contribute to future strategic planning, particularly efforts to establish a Djibouti–Somalia–Ethiopia trade corridor, which aligns with the African Union’s Blue Economy agenda and the African Development Bank’s Regional Integration Strategy.
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