Burundi
For more than 50 years, Belgium has worked with Burundi. Our work is concentrated on activities benefiting the population and civil society in the sectors of agriculture, health and education.
Agriculture and economic development
Agriculture is a key sector for the development of Burundi. It employs 90% of the active population and covers 95% of the country’s food needs. However, weak productivity, parcelled-out farming land, poor water management and product processing and preservation problems are structurally limiting agricultural growth.
Health
In the provinces of Kirundo and Muramvya we support the health system’s decentralisation process, the development of adequate health staff, a quality healthcare package and community empowerment. We also support the creation of a high-performance health information system to ensure the monitoring of public health. Finally, we contribute to the improvement of the functioning of healthcare establishments (construction, equipment, IT projects, and maintenance). Since 2016, we also implement a countrywide programme for the European Union of performance-based financing of health entities.
Education
Burundi has undertaken a reform of basic education and vocational training. It comprises an adaptation of the education system to the country’s needs, a broadening of basic education from a 6- to a 9-year curriculum, and the organisation of vocational training through modules.
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14th Global Forum on Migration and Development – Key takeaways
Enabel has introduced a new manual for individuals aged 16 to 29 who are seeking employment or training prospects.
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Enabel has introduced a new manual for individuals aged 16 to 29 who are seeking employment or training prospects.
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25 April 2024
Employee of Enabel in Gaza killed in bombardment
It is with deep sorrow and horror that we learn of the death of our colleague Abdallah Nabhan (33) and his 7-year-old son Jamal last night after an Israeli airstrike in the eastern part of the city of Rafah.
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24 April 2024
King Philippe visits Enabel
King Philippe of Belgium pays an official visit to Enabel’s offices in Brussels.
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03 April 2024
Enabel celebrates its 25th anniversary
Is it time to upcycle international cooperation? On 28th March, we hosted the event “Upcycling international cooperation” on the occasion of our 25th anniversary.
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12 March 2024
#TeamBelgium invests in women
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Enabel, BIO and the DGD honoured inspiring and resilient women.
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