OpportunityTitle: Djibouti Elections and Political Process (DEPP)
CategoryExplanation: Elections and Political Processes
Description: Djibouti&#146;s 2011 Presidential and Regional elections are its third presidential election and second regional council election since gaining independence in 1977. These elections could serve as a break with the status-quo and could introduce a level of competition and pluralism that has not been seen in Djibouti. Regional Council seats, which are comprised of a number of non-party affiliated independent members, will be up for election and could provide the opportunity for broader participation at the local level. At the Presidential level, President Guelleh&#146;s constitutional mandate ends in 2011 leaving the door open for new leadership.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Regional Acquisition &amp; Assistance Specialist
GrantorContactText: Amina Fazaldeen &lt;br/&gt;A&amp;A Specialist &lt;br/&gt;Phone 0540208622491