Forecast Report Executive Summary: Berbera Corridor Diagnostic Study

Published: TMEA and mtbs, May 2017

The objective for this Forecast Report is to (1) establish a holistic baseline analysis of the Berbera Corrido, (2) identify gaps, needs and constraints and (3) finally also determine the initial interventions for improvement, covering all aspects that will enable for the corridor to function as an inclusive vehicle for economic growth, both on the Somaliland and Ethiopia sides of the Corridor. Based on various developments stages as foreseen, the initial interventions are prioritized.

Specifically, the objective for the Berbera Corridor development will be threefold:

• Improving the corridor’s capacity as corridor for Ethiopian and Somaliland sea-bound trade
• Improving the trade capacity, both official and unofficial, between Somaliland and Ethiopia
• Improving the local economic development along the corridor