Djibouti Power Access and Diversification Project

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The Power Access and Diversification Project for Djibouti aims to (i) increase the access of underserved populations to electricity services, through priority investments, (ii) increase reliability of electricity services, through the development of alternative sources of production and targeted technical assistance; and (iii) improve efficiency of the electricity utility, through technical assistance. The proposed project includes three components: (i) the expansion of electricity distribution covers investments for the extension of the distribution network of Djibouti Ville to reach a number of currently unserved public and residential neighborhoods of Balbala (including PK12), a large low-income area in the Westem outskirts of Djibouti Ville. (ii) introduction of a pilot wind farm near Arta, a small town west of Djibouti Ville that is connected to the capital city's grid. (iii) technical assistance focusing on targeted studies aimed at enhancing sector reliability, efficiency and performance.