The inauguration of the large-scale drinking water production plant located in Doraleh is funded by the European Union with 73 million euros and by the Djiboutian government with 5.5 million euros. This ceremony marks the end of a first step in the construction of the "PEPER" project which consists of the construction of a plant for the production of drinking water by desalination of sea water which will contribute to the growing needs of the city of Djibouti and increase the country's independence in terms of water resources.