EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

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Committee on Development and Cooperation

26 April 2004

REPORT

of the ad hoc delegation of the Committee on Development and Cooperation on its mission to Djibouti from 20 to 23 February 2004

Rapporteurs: Karin Junker (head of delegation), Michel-Ange Scarbonchi and Fodé Sylla

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On 17 December 2003 the Conference of Political Group Chairmen of the European Parliament authorised an ad hoc delegation from the Committee on Development and Cooperation to visit Djibouti from 20 to 23 February 2004, immediately after the seventh session of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The political groups appointed the following members to take part in the delegation: Karin Junker (head of delegation), Michel-Ange Scarbonchi and Fodé Sylla.

The delegation, a fact-finding and study mission, had the primary objective of establishing closer links with an ACP country which occupies a key strategic position in the area and which has shown a willingness to contribute to the stability of the region. The delegation also examined progress in the implementation of the peace agreement signed in February 2000.

The delegation met with the Head of Delegation of the European Commission of Djibouti, the government authorities, including the President of the Republic, the political opposition (not represented in the Parliament), representatives of international forces present in the region, representatives of all United Nations agencies present in the country, representatives of the local NGOs and several members of the Parliament. The delegation also visited the city of Obock, severely affected by the consequences of the civil war.

The delegation would like to express particular thanks to the Commission staff in Djibouti, the Ambassador of Djibouti in Belgium, Mr Mohamed Moussa Chehem, and the Vice- president of the ACP-EU JPA, Mr Youssouf Moussa Dawaleh, for their assistance.

This report is focused on the main points the delegation would like to highlight. The detailed programme of meetings and visits made by the delegation in chronological order can be found in the annex. Detailed hand-written records of each meeting are available upon request from the Secretariat.

1. Economic and social situation

1.1. Evolution of the economic and social indicators

Djibouti is a small country with very few natural resources which suffers from a series of structural handicaps such as limited human and natural resources and frequent droughts. Problems of access to water and energy are generalised all over the country and severely hamper further economic development. The main economic asset of Djibouti is the location, and this fact is reflected in the structure of its economy.

Agricultural production is limited to 3.5 % of the GDP, while manufacturing represents just 16 % of GDP1. Djibouti therefore operates a predominantly service-based economy (80.5 % of GDP in 2002), relying almost entirely on two areas: transport facilities and foreign military activity. The presence of French and US troops contributes directly and indirectly to more

1 Official estimates, 2002 (EIU, Country report March 2004)

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EN than half the country's income and the improved performance of the port and transport sector (mainly railway) accounts directly for one third2.

According to the Djibouti Chamber of Commerce of , there are 2 300 registered SMEs, although their contribution to GDP is minimal. Fish export (mainly tuna and seafood) is a sector with some potential but hampered by lack of food processing facilities and access restrictions to European markets based on phytosanitary regulations. Tourism and export of salt are also promising sectors for the future.

The economy has experienced two decades of political crisis (regional wars and civil war) and natural disasters (mainly droughts) which have led to a 25 % reduction in GDP in comparison with 19843, while the main human development indicators show the steady deterioration in the social situation.

The structural adjustment programmes followed since 1996 in the framework of IMF stand-by agreements and supported by an IMF Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (1999-2002) have given some encouraging macro-economic results in terms of budget and commercial deficits. However these results have not been able to stop a deterioration of the social situation. According to the 2002 household survey4, about three-quarters of the population now live in a situation of relative poverty, and around 40 percent live in extreme poverty5. The marked deterioration in poverty indicators between 1996 and 2002 was accompanied by an increase in unemployment from an estimated 45 to 60 percent. Social indicators in education, health and access to water remain very low: Djibouti ranks 153 on the Human Development Index (out of 175 countries).

To face this worrying situation, the Government of Djibouti elaborated (through a relatively broad participative process) a draft Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP), finalised in December 2003, which offers a realistic assessment of the general poverty situation in Djibouti and identifies vulnerable groups that lack access to essential social services. International donors (including the IMF6) have broadly welcomed the analysis and strategy of the PRSP, which shows the determination of the government of Djibouti to fight against poverty with a realistic plan fully owned by the government. All the Ministers met by the EP delegation referred to the PRSP as the basis for government strategies and decisions. The Finance Minister confirmed that the main part of the national expenditure will be devoted, in the following order of priority, to education (30%), health, development of energy resources and security.

2 idem 3 Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper of Djibouti, December 2003 4 idem 5 In 1996 less than half of the population lived in relative poverty, with 10% living in extreme poverty. The relative and extreme poverty thresholds in Djibouti were estimated at USD 3.3 and USD 1.8 per capita and per day, respectively. 6 IMF Country Report No.04/73, March 2004

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Djibouti is successfully exploiting the strategic position of its port. As the main harbour of the region, it has seen a dramatic increase of import/export goods processed, mainly as a result of the border conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea (overall Ethiopian cargo has risen from 30 % of Djibouti's total traffic to 70 %). In June 2000 the Djibouti authorities decided to delegate the management of the port to a private company, Dubai Port International (DPI), which has proven so far to be a wise decision The volume handled has increased from around 100,000 TEUs7 a year in 2000 to 242 705 TEUs in 2003. DPI is investing in new handling equipment to increase the port's capacity to 400 000 TEUs a year, as well as in a master plan to develop Djibouti Container Terminal, Free Zone and Logistics Centre and an Oil Terminal in Doraleh.

Despite an evident improvement of handling capacity, there are two remaining obstacles to efficient management of the port terminal: long customs procedures by Ethiopian authorities (the main client), which on average keep lorries waiting for two weeks, and the lack of modern transport infrastructure (railway and road connections).

2. Djibouti in the international context

2.1. Massive presence of foreign military troops

The strategic position of Djibouti, close to many of the key "battlefields" of the war on terror, has resulted in a deepening of relations with the US and other Western countries. In addition to the traditional presence of French troops, Djibouti has received massive numbers of forces coming from other Western countries, mostly from the US in the framework of Operation Enduring Freedom. International troops are grouped under three commands: French forces, United Sates Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF- HOA), and the international Task Force 150 (TF-150) which gathers naval forces from six countries (UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United States) under rotating command (every three months).

The mission statement of the US Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF- HOA), as described to the EP delegation by its Commander Brigadier General Mastin M. Robeson and as recalled in its official homepage8 is "to disrupt and defeat international terrorist groups in the (Horn of Africa) region posing an imminent threat to the U.S., its allies, or their interests". The region covered by the US mandate "officially" includes Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti and Yemen and "non officially" Uganda, Tanzania, Seychelles and the Comoros.

US troops deliberately distance themselves from Djibouti internal politics, as well as from regional conflicts unless there is a direct link to war against terror. However, they assume that their presence is, on its own, a powerful deterrent, preventing both internal and regional conflicts (i.e. Ethiopia-Eritrea). As regards Somalia, Brigadier General Robeson qualified the situation as very complex, since the territory is a paradise for terrorists. The mission of the US CJTF-HOA troops in Somalia is to capture or kill terrorists without endangering the problem

7 Twenty foot equivalent units 8 http://www.cjtfhoa.centcom.mil/default.asp

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EN of Somalis. Robeson expressed his belief that the US intervention in Somalia will not follow Afghanistan' or Iraq' patterns.

The EP Delegation visited the US base in Camp Lemonier, a former French Foreign Legion post owned by the government of Djibouti and rented to the US authorities, after complete renovation, for a not disclosed annual rent9. The total CJTF-HOA contingent at Camp Lemonier now numbers more than 1 800, representing all branches of the US armed services, coalition military members and civilian personnel.

Regarding the French army, 2 800 troops representing land, air and naval forces are currently based in Djibouti, constituting France's largest overseas military base. The mission statement of these troops, as described by Colonel Mignaux, includes: - ensuring external defence of the territory of Djibouti, as stipulated in the agreements signed by both parties, - defence of French citizens10 and French interests in Djibouti, as well as ensuring safe evacuation of EU citizens in case of need, - logistic support to French and allied military operations in or passing through the region (i.e. Artemis), - assistance to the Djibouti government, upon request:training of Djibouti army, medical assistance and emergency evacuation of population, rebuilding of runways and landing strips, - collaboration with the US in the war against terror in the framework of Operation "Enduring Freedom". In this capacity (and only in this), France accepts that operations are conducted under US coordination (not command), - the presence of French troops has undoubtedly had a collateral positive effect of stabilisation and conflict prevention in the regional disputes around Djibouti, although the French troops based in Djibouti cannot and will not intervene in any neighbouring region.

As well as US and French forces, six Western countries (UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United States) decided to establish an international naval task force charged with the surveillance in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean, also as part of the anti-terrorist operation "Enduring Freedom". The Task Force (known as TF - 150) is composed of about 1 000 troops aboard nine warships, and its command passes from one country to another on a rotating basis every three months11. The EP delegation had the opportunity to visit one of the TF 150 warships flying the German flag and to be informed about areas of intervention and tasks during a talk backed up with pictures.

A second naval Task Force (TF 151), under US command, is in charge of surveillance in the Arabican Sea, also in the framework of the Operation "Enduring Freedom". Although TF 151 is not based in Djibouti, discussions are taking place about the appropriateness of combining TF 150 and TF 151 into one single unit. So far, there is only close collaboration and intelligence sharing between them.

9 The Economist Intelligence Unit estimates that the combined payment by France and the US for the use of military facilites will be 65 million USD dollars in 2004, which will cover 80 % of Djibouti's public-sector wage bill (EUI, Djibouti Country Report, March 2004). 10 The French colony in Djibouti accounts for 6 000 to 7 000 citizens. 11 When the EP Delegation visited one of the TF 150 warships, the TF was under UK command.

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2.2. Djibouti as a factor in stability in the Horn of Africa

On top of the deterrance factor that the massive presence of foreign military troops represents, Djibouti's active role in regional diplomacy is seen as a contribution to the stability in the region. Since its independence, Djibouti has preserved a mostly neutral political position in the Horn of Africa, promoting the seven-member Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD)12, whose secretariat is based in Djibouti and whose main priority since 1996 has been and remains conflict resolution. Foreign relations are conducted directly by the President of the country, Ismaël Omar Guelleh, who has a pragmatic approach in balancing economic domestic interests, international community preoccupations and difficult ethnic compromises. In recent months Mr Guelleh has held talks with the president of the African Union Commission, Alpha Oumar Konaré, over both Somalia and the Ethiopian-Eritrea conflict; with the interim Somali president, Abdikassim Salat Hassan, who visited the country in November, but also with the president of the non-recognised Somaliland Republic, Dahir Riyale Kahin, who visited Djibouti in October 2003; in addition, Mr Guelleh met, in January 2004, with Mr Yamamoto, ex US Ambassador in Djibouti and currently US deputy assistant secretary of state for African affairs. Some sources say that US is engaged in discreet mediation via Djibouti to prevent a resumption of hostilities between Ethiopia and Eritrea.

During the forty-five minutes meeting which the EP delegation had with President Guelleh, he highlighted the "exceptionality" of the Somali situation: a people with a single language, culture, and religion, but without any notion of State whatsoever. After the departure of the colonial powers, it was virtually impossible to impose a cohesive State model on a people, traditionally nomad people, and today the warlords have colonised the territory. President Guelleh was positive about the perspectives of further initiatives to achieve peace in Somalia , without giving his opinion on the future status of Somaliland.

3. Domestic politics

Djibouti is a republic with a strong presidency and a weak legislature. The President of the National Assembly recognised that its role is so far very limited, and that most of the legislation is adopted directly by the Government. He highlighted the lack of human and material resources of the National Assembly, composed of 65 deputies, and called for increased technical assistance from the international community, on top of the already on- going UNDP assistance.

3.1. Implementation of the May 2001 peace agreement

Djibouti is still recovering from the civil war that opposed, from 1991 to 1994, the two main ethnic groups of the country, the Afar (of Ethiopian origin, 20 % of the population), and the Issa (of Somali origin, 62 % of the population). A Peace Agreement with the armed fraction of the Front for the Restoration of Unity and Democracy (FRUD - the Afar opposition movement) was signed in February 2000, followed by an agreement entitled "Accord de Réforme et Concorde Civile" in May 2001. The peace accord hinted at substantive

12 The other six countries are Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan and Uganda

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EN government concessions, but without specific guarantees or deadlines.

The most relevant aspects of the peace accord are:

1. scrapping controls on the establishment of legal political parties (in the past, restricted to four), 2. establishing an independent electoral commission, 3. allowing administrative and political decentralisation, 4. providing for the full demobilisation and compensation of FRUD fighters, 5. post-war reconstruction of basic infrastructure.

Only the first pledge has been totally fulfilled so far: today there is no legal limitation on the number of political parties. The international community has shown its readiness to support the implementation of the remainder of the elements of the peace accord, but progress is slower than it could be.

Opposition criticism is mainly directed at the electoral system and electoral lists in Djibouti. For the legislative elections (65 seats), the territory is divided into five districts, each with a number of seats proportional to its population: Djibouti (37 seats), Ali-Sabieh (6 seats), Tadjourah (6 seats), Dikhil (12 seats), Obock (4 seats). The party receiving most votes in each district will win ALL the seats, even if the difference is one single vote. This system led to the paradoxical situation that in the legislative elections of January 2003 the opposition (grouped into the UAD13 block) won over 37 % of the vote but did not have any seats at all since it was defeated in each district. The tiny size of the electorate (178 617 voters in 2003), the inaccuracy of the population census, and the non-existence so far of an independent electoral commission give additional grounds for the leaders of the UAD block to argue that the January 2003 elections were fraudulent.

The government dismisses opposition criticism. President Guelleh stated that in Djibouti the main driving forces are tribes and clans, and that political party labels had much less relevance. He was of the opinion that in Djibouti the political ideology did not have any sense, since in such a country there is only place for a development programme against poverty. In this context, the parties grouped under the winning coalition, the UMP14, already represents a fair balance between different clans and ethnic groups, allowing all of society to feel represented. The opposition, in his view, is composed of individuals not accepted as representatives by the clans, who therefore should not have any place in the government. The government of Djibouti did not hide its discontent when the EP delegation insisted on meeting opposition leaders (UAD coalition), but eventually had to accept it.

Some progress has been made in political and administrative decentralisation, which is seen as a useful instrument for balancing Issa-Affar power sharing, as well as an engine of economic development of the regions. Provisional regional councils have been established. The provisional Governors (called Commissaires) were designated by the government, but in the future they should be elected. Much awaited regional elections have been announced to take place by the end of 2004 (President Guelleh hinted at November as a possible date), but

13 Union pour l'Alternance Démocratique 14 Union pour la Majorité Présidentielle

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A worrying element for any future election (regional elections possibly in 2004, presidential elections in April 2005 and legislative elections in January 2009) is the lack of an accurate population census and therefore of electoral lists.

3.2. Human rights and Civil society

Since 2001 Djibouti has not been included in Amnesty International's annual reports, a fact that has been highlighted by the authorities as a direct result of the implementation of the 2001 peace accord. However, the US Department of State continues to evaluate Djibouti's human rights record in 2003 as "poor"15.

In September 2003 the government expelled up to 100 000 illegal immigrants, coming mainly from Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea and Yemen. They were forced to leave the country within 35 days (deadline further extended by two weeks). Although no violence was recorded, the operation was condemned by the International Federation of Human Rights League. The President and other governmental representatives insisted that the operation did not violate human rights, while French and US representatives refused to comment on what they called "an internal issue".

The delegation noticed a limited but growing role of NGOs during the lunch offered to civil society representatives. Local NGOs informed the delegation of the following problems:

- restrictions for the free functioning of Trade Unions, - unsatisfactory implementation of political and administrative decentralisation, - lack of government support for NGOs fighting against poverty and illiteracy, - absence of European NGOs, - insufficient support from EU funds and programmes.

In addition, the delegation heard about the devastating effects of a widespread ancestral practice of female genital mutilation. According to different external sources, around 95 % of the female population from all ethnic groups are sexually mutilated. A Penal Code provision outlawing FGM has been in force since 1994, but law enforcement remains insufficient and serious work on social awareness remains to be done. This type of work is being done by, among others, the national union of women, which is also involved in women's education, etc. The government has recently adopted a specific policy oriented at women's rights. In January 2003, for the first time, seven women were elected deputies. The government also includes a very influential Minister for Women's Rights, which is worthy of note in a Muslim country. Djibouti law recognises equal rights for men and women and stresses the role of women in public life. Family law is also fairly progressive, although it still authorises polygamy, which is unlikely to be in line with women's wishes.

4. EU-Djibouti relations

15 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, 2003-Djibouti, US Department of State (http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27724.htm)

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The EU remains one of Djibouti's principal donors. EDF financial envelopes so far have been:

- 6th EDF: M€ 18.2 - 7th EDF: M€ 27.05 - 8th EDF: M€ 30.6 - 9th EDF: M€ 34.8

As of 31.12.2003 commitments and payments on EDF funds (from 6th to 9th) were 63.54 % and 49.99 % respectively.

The EC and Djibouti signed a Country Strategy Paper on 23 September 2002 outlining their co-operation programme for the period 2002-2007. The CSP concentrates on two focal sectors: water and sanitation and a macroeconomic reform programme, with a view to poverty alleviation and fair access for the population to social services. In addition, one non-focal sector will be supported: the implementation of the peace agreement, focusing on reconstructing basic economic infrastructures in the most affected regions and on the decentralisation process.

In overall terms the Government of Djibouti seems satisfied with the level of cooperation with the EU. The EC Delegation has developed an excellent network of contacts at all levels, and its staff is well respected and appreciated in governmental and non governmental circles. Nevertheless the EP delegation was informed of some unsatisfactory elements in this cooperation:

- slow disbursement of funds. President Guelleh (and other Ministers) underscored the fact that no 9th EDF funds have been disbursed so far,

- subordination of the EC Delegation in Djibouti to the EC Delegation in Ethiopia. In the framework of the general reform of the EC external service, the EC Delegation in Djibouti, along with many others, was transformed into a Bureau in 1997. Decisions on project identification, management and payments have been since then centralised in Addis Ababa. In 2003 the Bureau was renamed "Regionalised Delegation" but the status did not change. President Guelleh expressed profound dissatisfaction at being treated as a "second class" country.

The delegation had the opportunity to visit three projects financed by the EU, and which can be considered successful:

- urban development of Djibouti city, with a view to improving the living and sanitary conditions of its inhabitants. The main components of this large programme, initiated under Lome III, are the rationalisation of the cleaning and garbage collection systems and the rehabilitation and drainage of selected districts,

- rehabilitation of by-passes in the municipality of Djibouti and the surrounding area, with a view to improving badly needed transport connections between the port and the Ethiopian border. The rehabilitation works are concentrated in three sections for a total extent of 10.5 km, at a total cost of M€ 11.6 from the 8th EDF. The works started in September

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- support for the reinsertion of displaced people in the districts of Obock, Tadjoura and Dikhil, in the framework of the reconstruction and rehabilitation of zones heavily damaged by the civil war. The project aims at creating a favourable environment for the reinsertion of displaced people through the construction of 343 houses, and is supported by UNDP (managing agency), WFP, UNICEF, French bilateral aid and the EC, in a remarkably well co-ordinated effort. The programme provides building materials, expertise, a specialised labour force and food aid to the displaced families selected by the programme, while they are responsible for the actual construction of the houses. In addition, French troops provide logistic cooperation. The total cost of the project is € 2 256 325, and the EC contribution is €1 999 525.

5. Recommendations

5.1. to the Government of Djibouti:

- to improve the implementation of the May 2001 Peace agreement, - to introduce the necessary changes in the electoral system, allowing a fair representation of existing political parties in the National Assembly, - to ensure the correct elaboration of the electoral census, - to guarantee the respect of rights of association (free functioning of Trade Unions) and public manifestation, - while welcoming the governmental awareness raising campaign against the female genital mutilation, to encourage the devotion of more efforts in this campaign, working at the levels of prevention, awareness and re-conversion of the women who practise the mutilation as profession, enabling a full enforcement of the law, - to continue economic reforms with a poverty alleviation focus, - to take necessary provisions to ensure that zones under severe flooding risks are evacuated and people reinserted in safe zones, - to increase government support to local NGOs.

5.2. to the EU:

- to consider raising the status of the EC Delegation in Djibouti , in order to allow an independent management of cooperation programmes, - to provide financial support in order to ensure the completion of the reconstruction and rehabilitation project in the districts of Obock, Tadjoura and Dikhi, and to repeat this pilot experience in other zones heavily damaged by the civil war, - to accelerate 9th EDF disbursement provisions, - to provide better information to local Non State Actors (NSAs) on the use of EU funds.

5.3. to European Non State Actors (NSAs):

- to be more proactive in Djibouti, taking full advantage of existing EU support programmes.

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I- Programme of the visit II- List of persons invited to the lunch with civil society

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Programme Fact-finding mission of the Committee on Development and Cooperation to Djibouti

Friday 20 February

19.00 Departure from Addis Ababa (flight no ET 356) 20.30 Arrival in Djibouti Transfer to hotel and check-in:

Djibouti Sheraton Plateau du Serpent Djibouti, DJ Tel. (+ 253) 350405 Fax (+253) 355892 e-mail: [email protected]

Saturday 21 February

8.30 Departure from Sheraton 8.30 Visit to projects - Urban bypasses - Regeneration of urban areas

10.00 Meeting with the President of the Chamber of Commerce

11.00 US military base - Brigadier General Robeson and the US Embassy chargé d'affaires

12.00 Meeting with representatives of the UNDP specialised agencies

13.00 Lunch hosted by the President of the National Assembly 16.30 Meeting with German navy 20.00 Dinner hosted by the French Ambassador

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Sunday 22 February

7.30 Departure from Sheraton

8.00 Meeting with the Sub-Commander of the French forces in Djibouti, Colonel Mignaux

9.30 Departure for Obock Visit to the Rehabilitation et Reconstruction Project

15.30 Return from Obock

16.00 Guided tour of the port of Djibouti

19.30 Reception in Sheraton hosted by the EU delegation

Monday 23 February

8.00 Departure from Sheraton

8.30 Meeting with the President of the National Assembly, Mr Idriss Arnaoud Ali

9.00 Meeting with the Minister responsible for international cooperation, Mr Mahamoud Ali Youssouf

10.00 Meeting with the President of the Republic, Mr Ismael Omar Guelleh

11.00 Meeting with the Prime Minister, Mr Dileita Mohamed Dileita

12.00 Meeting with the Finance Minister, Mr Yacin Elmi Bouh

13.00 Lunch with civil society Restaurant Longchamp

16.00 Meeting with the UAD (political opposition) Residence of General Ali Meidal

17.30 Visit to the National Union of Women of Djibouti (UNFD)

21.00 Departure for Addis (flight no ET 411)

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PERSONS INVITED TO THE LUNCH WITH CIVIL SOCIETY

H.E. the French Ambassador, Mr P. Seltz H.E. the Ambassador of Djibouti to Brussels, Mr Moussa Chehem H.E. the Minister responsible for the promotion of Women's Rights, Mrs Hana Ahmed Youssouf

PARLIAMENTARIANS

Mr Ali Moussa Mr Youssouf Dawaleh Mr Bourhan Daoud Ahmed Mr Ibrahim Adillahi Koaoura Mrs Ismahan Abdi Dougsieh Mrs Aïcha Moh. Robleh Mr Mohamed Abdoukader

NGOs

Mrs Degmo Mohamed Isaask, UNFD (Union des femmes de Djibouti) Mr Mohamed Mahyboub, BENDER DJEDID Mr Ahmed Araïta Ali, CENTRE IRIS Ahmed Araïta Ali, CENTRE IRIS Mr Abdi Issa Doulale, ADAC Mrs Hasna Maki, SIDA TRACK Mr Charmake Idris, SOLIDARITÉ NATIONALE Mrs Aïcha Dabar, ASSOCIATIONS DE BALBALA Degmo Mohamed Issack, Union Nationale des Femmes Djiboutiennes (UNFD) Mr Noel Abdi, Ligue djiboutienne des droits de l'homme (LDDH)

GERMAN COOPERATION

Mrs Ute Bokah, GTZ/IGAD

FRENCH COOPERATION

Mr Loic Duarte

PNUD/UNDP

Mrs Mbaranga

OTHERS

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Mr Mohamed Omar, Djibouti Chamber of Commerce

MEPs Karin Junker (PSE, Head of Delegation) Michel-Ange Scarbonchi (GUE) Fodé Sylla (GUE)

POLITICAL GROUPS Jean-François Vallin (PSE)

INTERPRETERS Michel Lesseigne Dieter Heffner

SECRETARIAT Anna Caprile Dolores Ruiz Vicente

DJIBOUTI DELEGATION

Mr Pierre Philippe Mrs Ingrid Kittler Mrs Caroline Bivar

GERMAN TV Mr David Bernet, director Mr Christian Beetz, camera operator Mrs Susanne Heinz, camera operator

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