The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an internationally recognized reference tool that assesses the environmental and social impacts of a project at the planning stage. It includes a detailed analysis of potential effects on the physical, biological, and human environment. The
Republic of Djibouti introduced the EIA system in 2001, and the regulation was amended in 2011.
This paper provides an overview of Djibouti's EIA system, including its legal framework, implementing authorities, and challenges.