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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active 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 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 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 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…
Salomon Ndizeye creates charcoal blocks from waste products, which preserves the natural woodland and manages waste. SPARK coached Saloman and co-financed the construction of a processing unit to help him get his affordable product to market. Salomon has created 24 permanent jobs for young people in his community.
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
