Djibouti - Contingent Emergency Response Project

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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.