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A project to develop a multi-purpose dam in Burundi is set to enhance the countrys water and food security as well as boost access to electricity.
Despite being an agrarian nation, Burundi is grappling with food and energy insecurity.
Around 92% of the land is used for agriculture.
Significantly, this serves as the primary source of livelihood and sustenance for around 90% of the population, providing 80% of jobs.
But the East African nations energy security is low, with a widespread lack of access to electricity (11.1% in 2020) and high production costs ($0.20/kW).
Basic water, sanitation and hygiene services remain inadequate - only 62.4% of the population has access to potable water services (57.7% in rural areas, 90.7% in urban areas).
An estimated 45.7% of the population has access to basic sanitation services (46.4% in rural areas, 41.3% in urban areas).
Only 6.3% has access to basic hygiene services (4.1% in rural areas, 19.4% in urban areas).
Funding for the dam project
The Development of Water Resources and the Ruvyironza Multi-Purpose Dam (PRODERER) project will be funded from a €2 million (about $2.1m) grant by the African Water Facility.
The funding will facilitate the implementation of the PRODERER project.
Its aim is to improve the socio-economic resilience of populations in the project areas by increasing water, food, and energy security. |
