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The World Bank In Burundi

The World Bank finances projects in Burundi that support agriculture, community development, education, electricity, healthcare, HIV/AIDS treatment, transport, and a better access to water.

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Monitoring Progress in Policy

Discover whether your country has made progress in improving the quality of its policies and institutions.

BLOG COMPETITION | Jun 6, 2017

#Blog4Dev Burundi

Young Burundians are encouraged to apply to the World Bank Blog4Dev contest and potentially win a trip to Washington D.C.

IDA in Africa

IDA, the World Bank’s fund for the poorest, contributes nearly 50% of its funds to 39 African countries.

Burundi At-A-Glance

Burundi is a small landlocked country (27,830 sq.km) which is one of the five poorest countries in the world. It is the second most densely populated country in Africa (approximately 11.18 million people- 470 inhabitants/sq. km). Burundi ranks 180th out of 186 countries in terms of the Human Development Index. Nearly 64.9% of the population live below the poverty line.

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Coffee Sector Competitiveness Project

Agriculture is a key sector for Burundi’s economy representing almost 40% of GDP and 90% of exports. With financing up to $55 million, the Coffee Sector Competitiveness Project is working to modernize the country’s coffee value chain.

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