How will the access to energy project work in Burundi?

It will be connected to existing lines to distribute the energy produced by national power stations until the completion of the Ruzizi III station. In Kabezi, the delegation toured electrification works comprising phase 1 of the Access to Energy Project, which covers 36 locations in 11 provinces in Burundi.

Is poor quality power service undermining economic growth in Burundi?

Poor-quality power service is undermining opportunities for economic growth in Burundi and the lack of investments has compromised access to expansion efforts.

Will Burundi's largest electricity substation increase its population?

Vista da subestação de Rubirizi, em construção, no âmbito do Projeto de Interconexão Kamanyola-Bujumbura. Burundi’s largest electricity substation, a 160 megavolts facility in Rubirizi, financed by the African Development Bank Group and the European Union, will increase the country’s electricity-connected population by 7 percent when completed.

How can Burundi improve its business environment?

Burundi faces challenges in improving its business environment. Skilled labor is scarce, and formal employment is not widespread. Institutional challenges hinder progress. Labor statistics are not tracked well. The most recent available inflation rate is 8.3 percent.

Why is Burundi's economic growth stalling?

WASHINGTON, January 10, 2024 — Although Burundi’s economic growth is steadily improving, efforts risks stalling due to lack of access to electricity which affects households,industries, and commercial premises.

Will Burundi reach universal access by 2030?

In a context where the Government of Burundi (GoB) has developed an ambitious program to reach universal access by 2030, the Bank is actively supporting that program along with other donors and this additional financing will provide more capacity to supply additional customers that will be connected through that program.