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Djibouti

The Technologies for African Agricultural

at the heart of agricultural transformation

The Technologies for African Ag- oriented approach, TAAT is provid-
ricultural Transformation (TAAT) ing ready-to-use innovations in high-
programme will play a central role value-added sectors (vegetables,
at the Djibouti Agribusiness Forum aquaculture, small ruminants, and
from 10 to 12 June 2025, co-organ- fish farming) and building sustain-
ised by the Government of Djibouti able national capacity in research,
and the African Development Bank. production, certification, and man-
This continent-wide event, ‘Inno- agement of these value chains.
vating, Investing, Transforming for The programme equally supports
Sustainable and Resilient Agricul- the implementation of a national
ture,’ aims to mobilise private and Unique added value for Djibouti agribusiness strategy based on ef-
public investment to build innova- ficient, water-saving technological
tive, resilient, and economically vi- TAAT’s participation in the Agro- solutions adapted to local climatic
able agriculture in Djibouti. Business Forum represents a unique constraints, thanks to TAAT’s expe-
The forum is a strategic platform opportunity for Djibouti to capitalise rience in supporting similar projects
for dialogue between the Djibou- on a pan-African network of knowl- elsewhere in Africa.
tian government, investors, stake- edge, successful experiences and Towards an ambitious vision for
holders in the field and technical technologies tested in similar con- agriculture in Djibouti
partners, including the TAAT pro- texts.
The forum will be a key stage in
gramme. Thanks to its integrated, results- the development of a national road-
TAAT: a catalyst for agricultural map for agribusiness, based on
technologies in Djibouti input from technical partners and
The mission of the TAAT pro- feedback from investors from all
gramme is to accelerate the adop- over Africa. This roadmap will cul-
tion of proven, climate-smart, high- minate in a round table of donors
impact agricultural technologies and investors scheduled for the end
developed by Africa’s leading re- of 2025, with the aim of positioning
search centres. In Djibouti, TAAT Djibouti as a reference centre for
acts as an accelerator of agricultural modern, sustainable and profitable
transformation, based on special- agriculture in arid zones.
ised components supported by in-
stitutions like the World Vegetable
Centre (Vegetables), WorldFish
Centre (Aquaculture), International Production (Tonnes) of some agricultural commodities
Livestock Research Institute (live- in Djibouti (2022- 2023)
stock), and the International Insti- Item 2022 Flag 2023 Flag
tute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) for Beans, dry 9482.6 I 11974.06 I
in-vitro culture. Cabbages 7.88 I 7.9 I
Cantaloupes and other melons 183.76 I 191.44 I
TAAT’s multi-sectoral expertise Carrots and turnips 16.69 I 16.34 I
has already been mobilised in a Chillies and peppers, dry 546.42 E 546 E
7.16
7.17
number of initiatives in Djibouti, in Cucumbers and gherkins 130.43 I I 136.14 I I
Dates
particular as part of the BREFONS Eggplants (aubergines) 58.89 I 60.8 I
project to strengthen the vegetable Lemons and limes 2811 I 2931.3 I
0.57
0.51
seed sector, support the design of a Lettuce and chicory 17.19 E I 17.33 E I
Maize (corn)
pilot mariculture farm and capacity Mangoes, guavas and mangosteens 609.79 I 622.74 I
building for mariculture sector pro- Okra 29.78 I 30.86 I
fessionals, support the development Onions and shallots, green 177.62 I 181.82 I
4.9
4.99
of the livestock sector in Djibouti, Oranges 1138.3 I I 1160.79 I I
Other tropical fruits, n.e.c.
and support the design of a date Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. 34371.75 E 34464.66 E
palm in vitro culture laboratory. Pears 3 I 3 I
Pumpkins, squash and gourds 17.09 I 17.25 I
This partnership will be strength- Sugar cane 55.45 I 55.63 I
ened as part of the forum to offer Tangerines, mandarins, clementines 2.37 I 2.52 I
concrete solutions to the country’s Tomatoes 1485.56 I I 1584.94 I I
70.55
Watermelons
70.66
agricultural challenges. I : Imputed value, E : Estimated value
Source: FAO Statistical Division 2025
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