Outcome BDI_D_2.1

By 2027, more Burundians, especially the most vulnerable, benefit from a strengthened governance system and a more diversified and inclusive economy, including through regional integration

In 2024, 55 beneficiaries (48 women and girls, and 7 men and boys) were empowered with knowledge on the importance of standards in trade. They were also trained on the significance of packaging in the protection and marketing of products. This was part of the follow-up support provided by the BBN and CNTA partners to UN Women working to support groups working in agricultural value chains. After the training, participants committed to making changes in their production processes, particularly regarding: the design of facilities, personal and environmental hygiene, choice of raw materials, preservation methods, and labeling. Three samples have been taken and are under analysis, including palm oil, composite flour, and bread. Three production units have already achieved a satisfactory level in terms of process management and hygiene while other processing units are organizing themselves to figure out how to secure sufficient space, like the cassava flour processing unit in Bubanza and Bukirasazi., following coaching sessions where 80 women and girls, and 12 men and boys, members of 16 processing units, were met.

By 2027, more Burundians, especially the most vulnerable, benefit from a strengthened governance system and a more diversified and inclusive economy, including through regional integration

In 2025, UN Women made measurable progress toward strengthening inclusive economic participation and resilience in Burundi, particularly for vulnerable populations and women. Through integrated humanitarian–development interventions, 42,926 beneficiaries (35,629 women and 7,297 men) ) accessed productive resources, services, financing, and skills across agro-industrial, agrosilvo-pastoral, nutrition, and ICT sectors. A total of 19,761 individuals (46%) started or expanded income-generating activities, exceeding the annual target, with women representing 54% of participants. Access to financing improved significantly, with 12,089 people (28%) engaged in agro-industry value chains benefiting from financial services, infrastructure, or credit—demonstrating progress toward a more diversified and inclusive local economy. While employment remains largely informal (97.6%), UN Women supported pathways toward formalization and sustainability through producer groups, cooperatives, climate finance, digital tools, and bankable business planning. Livelihood gains were complemented by food security and nutrition outcomes, with 3,821 households improving access to diverse and nutritious foods through cash transfers, climate-smart agriculture, and local value chains. Investments in ICT and digital inclusion further strengthened economic governance and participation, reaching over 48,000 users (19,200 women and girls and 28,800 men and boys) through community telecentres and targeted coding initiatives for girls.