Evolution of gross intake rate and gross enrolment rate in secondary education (2003-2012)
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
Year
Gross intake rate
13.2 %
14.9 %
17.4 %
18.5 %
23.0 %
27.4 %
26.5 %
29.9 %
44.4 %
Gross enrolment rate
13.3 %
15.3 %
16.2 %
17.9 %
20.4 %
23.3 %
26.7 %
28.7 %
36.5 %
Source: Statistical yearbook MENFOP 2011-2012
195. The majority of Djiboutians had to rely on foreign institutions abroad for higher education (distance
learning in collaboration with French universities in the early '90s) prior to the establishment of
university clusters in 2000. The University of Djibouti (UD) was only established in 2006 but there was
a massive influx of students (2,500 in 2009 and nearly 6,000 in 2012) registering at its various faculties
(science, law, economics and management, languages and technology). The State has since been working
relentlessly to increase the intake capacity and the University of Djibouti is currently undergoing a third
extension phase. In light of the growing number of students, Djibouti has significantly stepped up its
recruitment of lecturers. In parallel, the State continues to send the best students abroad for training in
specific fields, providing them with adequate scholarship.
196. In addition to actions aimed at enhancing access to education and ensuring retention, a series of
measures have also been adopted to promote quality education. As part of the book publishing policy,
several school textbooks and pedagogical documents in line with the new curricula and focusing on a
skills-based approach were published and made available to children in basic education. These efforts
are currently being duplicated in the secondary education sub-sector. Improving the quality of education
also requires teacher training and the Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training
(MENFOP) is in the process of constructing a training centre which should help equip teachers with
the necessary tools to adequately address the needs of school children.
197. From a general perspective, the 2010-2019 Master plan highlights key areas in the education sector that
are in need of strengthening. This entails:
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Developing pre-school education in collaboration with the private sector, associations and the
MPFBEF by focusing efforts of the MENESUP on children from poor backgrounds and rural areas;
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Achieving the objective of 100% primary school enrolment rate by 2014 and a 90% gross enrolment
rate for the 11-14 age group by 2019;
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Eliminating gender disparities in primary and secondary schools by 2015 and establishing equality by
2019;
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