Main Expectations: 4.1. Institutional Development towards democratic governance and promotion of private sector as development engine.
4.2. Public Administration Modernization for better administrative governance.
4.3. National capacity strengthening for a sound management of social and economic development.
4.4. Decentralization and local development under local governance framework.
4.5. Judicial sector reform and better access to justice through Governance of judicial matters and protection of human rights.
Objective/Purpose of Project: 3.1. Institutions Development through working process improvement within the Parliament (legislative and control of governmental action functions) and through electoral process, Human Resources capacity development within the public administration (performance and service delivery), including Human Rights promotion and protection via advocacy – capacity-building – and law enforcement.
3.2. Consolidating decentralization process and strengthening partnership between local governments and civil society organizations (NGOs, Associations and community based organizations)
3.3. Developing Private sector so as to make Djibouti become an efficient economic center at the midst of regional and global integration process (by increasing economic growth in a sustainable and equitable manner).
Key Accomplishments: 5.1. The National Parliament capacity is strengthened in such a way that its organization as well as its functionning appears to be efficient on daily basis. Parliament internal bylaws have been reviewed and the organizational chart as well. Contrary to one permanent commission the parliament operated with before, now six new specialized commissions have been established and are functional. Instead of one there are two parliamentary sessions now. The drafting system for the minutes of parliamentary debate has been re-established. Additional human resources capacity has been provided to reinforce the executive body of the parliament. Equipment has been afforded especially electronic equipment and computers as well for the electronic management of parliament documentation. Training activities have been organized for the members of parliament and administrative staff.
5.2. Support to the State General Audit Institution (IGE) : International expertise has been provided for setting the
Cooperation Partners: UNDESA, CNUCED, ONUDI, Djibouti Government
Time Frame: January 2003 – December 2009
Funding: XBTC
Proposed Budget: US$436,332
Division: DMB