BLOG | DECEMBER 20, 2018
Improved health, education and economic opportunity for women has led to a decline in fertility rates and an increase in GDP.
IDA AT WORK IN AFRICA | DECEMBER 3, 2018
IDA18 will help restore 90,000 hectares, benefitting 80,000 households and increasing land productivity by 20 percent
HUMAN CAPITAL PROJECT
Building human capital is important because investing in health, education, and youth skills development can help end poverty.
Projects
World Bank Group’s Portfolio in Burundi
IDA commitments total $727.48 million in 12 national ($499.03 million) and four regional ($228.45 million) projects.
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Bella Bird
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Nestor Coffi
Country Manager
Yutaka Yoshino
Program Leader and Lead Economist for the Equitable Growth, Finance, and Institutions (EFI)
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Apr 19, 2018
Africa's Pulse, No. 17, April 2018
A new analysis of African economies shows the region’s growth is projected to reach 3.1% in 2018, and average 3.6% in 2019–20.
Oct 30, 2017
Monitoring Progress in Policy
IDA, the World Bank’s fund for the poorest, contributes nearly 50% of its funds to 39 African countries.
Oct 30, 2017
International Development Association (IDA) in Africa
IDA, the World Bank’s fund for the poorest, contributes nearly 50% of its funds to 39 African countries.
Oct 30, 2017
World Bank Africa Multimedia
Watch, listen and click through the latest videos, podcasts and slideshows highlighting the World Bank’s work in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Doing Business in Burundi
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Country Office Contacts
Main Office Contact
3 Avenue de l'AviationBujumbura
Burundi
+257-22-20-6200
For general information and inquiries
Innocent NsabimanaCommunications Associate
+257-79-74-4944
+257-22-20-6240
insabimana@worldbank.org+257-22-20-6240