According to the Bank’s website, the objective of this project is to respond promptly and effectively to an eligible crisis or emergency in Djibouti.

The project in Djibouti is designed to provide a rapid and effective response to crises or emergencies, ensuring that the needs of affected populations are met promptly. The core activities supported by the project include the provision of essential services and supplies, emergency response coordination, and emergency livelihood support to households.

In terms of essential services and supplies, the project finances the procurement and distribution of critical items such as water, emergency response supplies, medicines, and medical equipment. These supplies are crucial for meeting the immediate needs of affected individuals and are sourced from both local and international suppliers to ensure rapid delivery. The procurement process is designed to be flexible and expedited, adhering to the World Bank's procurement principles to ensure timely delivery to the most affected areas.The project also supports emergency response coordination and management by covering operational expenditures incurred by the government during response and recovery efforts. This includes costs related to evacuation procedures, shelter administration, transportation, electricity, and the rental of machinery necessary for emergency operations. Additionally, the project may provide technical assistance by sourcing specialized expertise to support recovery efforts and prepare technical documents for procurement.

The project beneficiaries are diverse, including the entire population in the health sector, poor and vulnerable households in social protection, and rural communities, small-scale farmers, and urban populations affected by flooding. The project is implemented by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, with a dedicated project implementation unit responsible for procurement, financial management, and compliance with environmental and social standards. The unit is supported by sectoral agencies and may recruit additional staff to enhance its capacity.

The environmental risk rating is assessed as moderate, primarily due to the limited physical footprint and the emergency nature of the activities. These activities consist mainly of the emergency procurement of food, water, medical supplies, and shelter. The funds are expected to be used for light infrastructure and logistics such as tents, pumps, and generators , as well as for short-term labor, consulting services, and emergency health and sanitation support. The interventions are designed to be short-term and rapid in nature. They are not expected to involve heavy infrastructure or large-scale construction, thereby avoiding significant land use changes or long-term environmental disruption.

Social risk is assessed as Moderate as the activities are restricted to the procurement and delivery of critical services and accessibility of supplies during and after emergencies in Djibouti. It will finance the procurement and distribution/delivery of necessary supplies and services to meet the immediate needs of affected persons such as the provision of water, emergency response supplies, medicines, and critical medical equipment, and veterinary medicine, among others. There are no activities which require land acquisition and will engender physical and/or economic displacement.

Investment type and amount not available at the time of disclosure.

CONTACT POINT - World Bank

Task Team Leader: Felipe Abel Flores Meregote
Title: Disaster Risk Management Specialist
Email: fflores@worldbank.org

TTL Contact: Dina Nirina Ranarifidy
Job Title: Senior Urban Specialist
Email: dranarifidy@worldbank.org

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