Economic Performance: Available data indicate that real GDP growth in Eastern Africa countries has been mixed in Q4 of 2013, and continues to be driven by diverse factors. In Comoros, annual real GDP growth improved from 3.0% in 2012 to 3.6% in 2013 mainly driven by political stability and domestic demand including public investment in road infrastructure; in Djibouti annual real GDP growth accelerated increased to 5.4% in 2013 compared to 4.5% in 2012, driven by foreign direct investment (FDI) and increased ports activities.