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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 Integrated Urban Development Project II (PDUI II). Implemented by the Djiboutian Agency for Social Development (ADDS) in partnership with the French Development Agency (AFD), this program is part ... -
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 Djiboutian Agency for Social Development (ADDS) has since worked tirelessly to reduce inequalities, empower women and youth, and above all, improve the living conditions of the most vulnerable populations, ... -
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 authorities and local stakeholders in implementing structuring projects aimed at sustainably improving the living conditions of the population. Towards a more resilient, inclusive and future-oriented city Whether it’s the ... -
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 Solidarity, has established itself as a key player in the government’s poverty reduction program. From access to essential services and community resilience to women’s empowerment and youth integration into ... -
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 settlements in the Balbala district but also improving the daily lives of residents in the beneficiary areas. From PK 12 to Layabley and Moustiquaire, passing through Wahlé Daba, the ... -
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) is transforming the way construction is carried out. Community, commercial, and institutional infrastructure is emerging according to innovative bioclimatic principles. A report from a construction site where sustainable development ... -
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 more than just build roads, public and security infrastructure, or recreational spaces. They also transform lives. Thanks to funding from the French Development Agency (AFD), ADDS is turning construction ... -
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 its area of intervention in order to consolidate, according to its designers, the achievements of the previous phases. PDUI 2 ter has taken over from PDUI 2 bis, whose ... -
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. In this interview, Mr. Eric de Guerpel, AFD Director in Djibouti, discusses the strategic directions, the lessons learned from fifty years of partnership, and the prospects for a cooperation ... -
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. This official visit began with a brief courtesy visit to the prefecture before continuing on to the field. The delegation then visited the site of the market stalls inaugurated ... -
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, the delegation met with the local community during community forums, providing a space for direct dialogue to listen to residents’ concerns, expectations, and priorities. This stage was also marked ... -
National Solidarity Week 2026: The Solidarity Caravan has set its sights on Tadjourah, the White City
Placed under the High Patronage of Her Excellency Mrs. Ouloufa Ismail Abdo, the Solidarity Caravan marked an important milestone in the Tadjourah region. On this occasion, the Minister, accompanied by her staff, inaugurated a food storage facility, thereby strengthening local capacities for solidarity and assistance. The delegation then proceeded to the prestigious Gadileh Hotel, where ...
