Djibouti's status across the 17 SDGs, as assessed in this VNR.
Djibouti’s 2022 Voluntary National Review (VNR) marks the country’s first comprehensive assessment of its progress towards the United Nations’ (UN) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SD), presented at the High-Level Political Forum under the theme “Building back better from the COVID-19 pandemic while advancing the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda.” The review underscores Djibouti’s position as a stable and peaceful democracy in a region often affected by conflict, displacement, and climate shocks, while highlighting its emergence as a rapidly developing economic hub. Anchored in the long-term vision of Vision Djibouti 2035 and operationalised through the Strategy for Accelerated Growth and Promotion of Employment (SCAPE 2015–2019) and the current National Development Plan, Djibouti ICI (Inclusion, Connectivity, Institutions) 2020–2024, the VNR reflects a whole-of-society approach to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) implementation. It outlines the country’s efforts to manage the COVID-19 crisis, strengthen institutional frameworks, and support a disproportionately large refugee population, all while navigating structural development challenges and striving to accelerate inclusive national progress.
