I) An excellent geographical strategic position

The Republic of Djibouti is situated on the crossroad which links 3 continents: Europe, Asia and Africa. It is located on the transit route of more than one half of the petrol supply.

II) An excellent geographical strategic position

The Republic of Djibouti is situated on the crossroad which links 3 continents: Europe, Asia and Africa. It is located on the transit route of more than one half of the petrol supply.

III) Major market advantages – A promising regional market

Djibouti offers big commercial advantages; it is a member of many regional and international organizations which encourages the international commercial exchange, including:

• The African, Caribbean and Pacific Ocean Countries (ACP)
• The WTO (World Trade Organization) of which Djibouti is one of the founder countries which signed the Marrakech Treaty pursuant to which the WTO was established in April 1994.
• The COMESA (the austral and oriental Africa common market) which regroups 20 member states and more than 350 million consumers. This organization forms an important integrated market block.

The Arab market: Djibouti is a member of the Arab League and enjoys all such commercial advantages as granted to the member countries of this organization.

IV) A multitude of economic opportunities benefiting from the Investments Code. Including :

• The exploitation, preparation, treatment or freezing and stocking of consumer products or goods, of vegetal, animal, trade and high sea fishing or mineral origins.  

• The research, exploitation and stocking of any energy source whatsoever, such as the refining of hydrocarbon fuels.  

• The creation, exploitation, modernization or development of institutions contributing to the development of commerce and tourism professions.  

• The creation, exploitation, modernization or development or land and sea transport means as well as of mechanical, electric, electronic, chemical and naval industries.  

• The port, airport and service activities.  

• The banking or credit activities which favour new investments  

• The constructions in BCE for the industry, commerce and tourism as well as the social housing …etc.

V) Modern infrastructures and a diversity of outlets

• The Port of Djibouti, modern multi-function port  

• The Port of Doraleh, an ultra modern deep water port  

• An international Airport which can accommodate all types of airplanes  

• A Highway network connecting Djibouti from the Capital to the main cities of the Ethiopian hinterland.  

• A railway connecting Djibouti from the Capital to the main cities for the Ethiopian hinterland

VI) A propitious Macro-Economic Frame

• An Investment Code which protects and encourages the foreign investors.  

• A strong and convertible currency as well as a total freedom of exchange.  

• A liberal economy in a law abiding state.  

• A healthy financial place.  

• Fiscal Advantages.  

• A flexible labour legislation.

VII) A one stop shop

The National agency for the Promotion of Investments(N.A.P.I), as “One Stop Shop” represents the different public and quasi-public administrations which intervene upon the creation of companies in order to facilities for the investor the different administrative procedures.

The National Agency for the Promotion of Investments (NAPI)

ANPI-Djibouti-Marseille street
P.O. Box 1884
Tel : (00253) 312102,
Fax: (00253) 358837
E-mail: anpi@intnet.dj
www.djiboutinvest.dj