Djibouti has made significant progress in building, protecting, and utilizing its human capital over the past two decades. However, the World Bank’s Human Capital Index estimates that a Djiboutian born in 2022 will be only 41% as productive as they could be by the age of 18 while 59% of talent in Djibouti remains untapped. Watch this video to discover how the life experiences of two children, Houmed and Amina, reflect the aspirations and challenges faced by many Djiboutian children. Increasing investment in the early years is the best investment Djibouti can make in building its human capital and laying the foundations for the future well-being and productivity of its children and citizens.
