Burundi’s economy has been recovering slowly in the wake of the civil war, ethnic tensions and a dictatorship. The subsistence farming economy was greatly reduced after the war, which has led to millions of people being food-insecure and reliant on foreign aid. SPARK’s work in the country focuses on boosting entrepreneurship in order to create sustainable jobs in the agricultural transformation and non-agricultural sectors.
Programmes in this location
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active programmeAkazi Keza
Burundi, known as the heart of Africa, has huge entrepreneurial potential. However, with a history of ethnic tensions, dependence on…
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inactive programmeAgri-Business Creation (ABC)
Many farmers with creative agricultural practices, which can help alleviate famine and poverty, seek opportunities to bring their projects to…
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inactive programmeAgri-Business Incubation Network (ABIN)
The goal of the Agri-business Incubation Network programme is to establish a network of agribusiness incubation centres in rural areas…
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inactive programmeCassava Agribusiness Seed Systems (CASS)
Cassava is a vital crop for millions of smallholder farmers in Rwanda and Burundi. However, in recent years it has…
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inactive programmeMFS-II
MFS-II was a pivotal part of SPARK’s development as an expert organisation. Promoting entrepreneurship and job creation, MFS-II contributed to…
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inactive programmePeacebuilding for Sustainable Reintegration for Peace in Burundi
In recent years, severe conflicts have forced a significant part of the Burundian population to become internally displaced or seek…
“Before I just wanted a job, now I want my business to grow.”
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- Burundi
- Services
- SME Coaching
“Do not look for a job, look for a career.”
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- Burundi
- Services
- Internships
“It is such a joy to see the products of our entrepreneurs”
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- Burundi
- Services
- SME Coaching
“This charcoal is made out of rubbish!”
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- Burundi
- Services
- SME Coaching
- Cooperative Support
Opening pathways to employment
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10123Youth Trained
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463MSMEs Supported
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1026New Businesses
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4647Jobs Created
News about Burundi
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Report2023 Annual Report
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NewsIn conversation with: Audrey Pascale Nisabwe, filmmaker and Founder of MARK IT
On International Women’s Day, filmmaker and director, Audrey, discusses the making of SPARK’s Follow the Fish film, being a woman…
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NewsSustainable localization: Burundi’s Fish Centre handed over to National Fish Federation
On the Burundian shores of Lake Tanganyika, fishing cooperatives are being boosted by the newly built Samaki Centre. Now, under…
