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Introduction

Country : Djibouti

Description of the Assignment:

The assignment aims to support the development of inclusive, Sharia-compliant financial solutions for youth-led MSMEs in Djibouti through a comprehensive market and demand assessment of micro-Takaful and bundled micro-loan products. The consultancy will adopt a dual analytical approach, combining demand-side analysis—focusing on MSME profiles, financial needs, risk exposure, and willingness to pay—with a supply-side assessment of the Islamic finance ecosystem, including microfinance institutions, Takaful operators, and the regulatory framework.

The consultant will undertake field-based data collection through surveys, focus group discussions, and stakeholder consultations, ensuring representation across key sectors such as livestock, fisheries, and small trade, with particular attention to women-led enterprises. In parallel, the assignment will include a detailed review of the legal, regulatory, and institutional landscape governing Islamic finance and Takaful in Djibouti.

Building on these analyses, the consultant will develop a robust feasibility study and business case, including risk mapping, institutional partnership options, and the design of 1–2 bundled financial products integrating microcredit and Takaful. The assignment will ultimately provide actionable, data-driven recommendations to support the pilot implementation of innovative financial instruments aimed at enhancing financial inclusion, resilience, and economic opportunities for youth entrepreneurs in Djibouti.

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