Author: Connex Design
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Special edition on the ADDS PDUI2 project: A sustainable investment for the population
A city is not defined solely by its buildings, roads, or amenities. A city is measured first and foremost by the quality of life it offers ... -
Grand opening of the PDUI2 social infrastructure
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, His Excellency Mr. Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic, inaugurated the new social infrastructure built in Balbala as part of ... -
The Djiboutian Agency for Social Development (ADDS): A central player in the dynamics of social transformation
Born from the merger of ADETIP (Djiboutian Agency for the Execution of Public Works) and the Social Development Fund (FSD) at the end of 2007, the ... -
Djibouti: 50 years of sustainable partnership with the French Development Agency
Present in Djibouti since 1974, the French Development Agency (AFD) is one of the country’s long-standing partners. For over fifty years, it has supported the Djiboutian ... -
Exclusive interview: “DSDA executes on behalf of the State and decentralized authorities; it will never compete with sectoral entities.” Mahdi Mohamed Djama, Director General of DSDA
On the cusp of its 18th anniversary, the Djiboutian for Social Development Agency (DSDA), an institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Social Affairs and ... -
The Integrated Urban Development Project: A program in line with President Ismail Omar Guelleh’s Vision 2035
Launched in 2018 as part of the national “Zero Slums” program, the Integrated Urban Development Project (PDUI) is not only transforming the urban landscape of informal ... -
Integrated Urban Development Project 2: Behind the scenes of bioclimatic achievements
In Layabley and Moustiquaire, two neighborhoods in the municipality of Balbala, beneficiaries of the Integrated Urban Development Project II, the Djiboutian Agency for Social Development (ADDS) ... -
Layabley and Mosquito Net: When Urban Development Transforms Lives
In Balbala, in the Layabley and Moustiquaire neighborhoods, the Integrated Urban Development Project (PDUI 2) and its extensions, PDUI 2 bis and PDUI 2 ter, do ... -
West of Balbala: With PDUI 2 ter, urban modernization continues on its path
The Integrated Urban Development Project 2 (PDUI 2 ter), implemented since 2021 by ADDS in the Layabley and Moustiquaire neighborhoods of Balbala, has once again expanded ... -
Interview: “FDA will continue to support the Djiboutian authorities in building a city where economic growth, social inclusion and climate resilience advance in tandem” Mr. de Guerpel Eric, Director of FDA in Djibouti
A long-standing partner of the Djiboutian government, the French Development Agency (AFD) has supported the country’s economic, social, and urban transformations for over half a century. ... -
National Solidarity Week 2026 – Ali Sabieh’s Stage: When local development strengthens economic autonomy
The Solidarity Caravan, led by Her Excellency the Minister of Solidarity, visited the city of Ali Sabieh, where the delegation was warmly welcomed by local authorities. ... -
National Solidarity Week 2026 – Damerjog Stage: Government Proximity in Arta
The Solidarity Caravan arrived in the Arta region, and more specifically in the sub-prefecture of Damerjog, where the delegation received a warm welcome. On this occasion, ...





















