Our Purpose
At the U.S.–Djibouti Business Roundtable, our purpose is clear: to forge lasting, mutually beneficial commercial ties that spark sustainable growth in both nations and across the Horn of Africa. We accomplish this by uniting forward-thinking companies, visionary policymakers, and committed civic leaders around one shared goal—unlocking opportunity through trade, investment, and strategic collaboration.
Why We Exist
- Advance Economic Cooperation: We champion policies that lower barriers, create a predictable business climate, and open new pathways for goods, services, and capital to flow freely between the United States and Djibouti.
- Drive Bilateral Trade & Foreign Direct Investment: By showcasing market potential and offering hands-on support, we help enterprises—from startups to multinationals—establish or expand operations in both markets.
- Convene Public-Private Dialogue: Regular roundtables, forums, and delegations bring together senior U.S. and Djiboutian officials with business leaders to identify opportunities, clarify regulations, and align priorities.
- Facilitate Partnerships & Joint Ventures: We create networking platforms that connect complementary organizations, encourage joint ventures, and cultivate technology transfer, supply-chain linkages, and shared innovation.
- Advocate for Pro-Growth Policy: Through data-driven insights and coordinated advocacy, we promote legal and regulatory reforms—such as trade liberalization and streamlined customs procedures—that spur private-sector expansion.
- Create Jobs & Catalyze Inclusive Prosperity: Every initiative we support is measured against a simple metric: its ability to generate quality employment and elevate livelihoods in both the United States and Djibouti.
How We Work
- Collaborative Approach: We operate as a coalition—leveraging diverse expertise to tackle complex challenges with unified purpose.
- Evidence-Based Advocacy: Rigorous research and member feedback inform the policy positions we put forward.
- Results-Driven Programming: Each event, delegation, and white paper is designed to yield tangible commercial outcomes for our members.
- Commitment to Integrity & Transparency: Ethical standards and open communication guide every partnership we broker.
The Impact We Seek
By aligning U.S. innovation and investment capacity with Djibouti’s strategic location and growth ambition, we aim to:
- Accelerate trade volumes and investment flows.
- Stimulate value-adding industries, from logistics to renewable energy.
- Enhance regional connectivity and resilience.
- Deliver shared prosperity that strengthens communities on both sides of the Atlantic—and sets a model for U.S.–Africa cooperation.
