East Mpanda Rural Development Project - IFAD
East Mpanda Rural Development Project
Burundi
Rural Development
18 December 1979
1979 - 1992
1100000024
East Mpanda Rural Development Project
The 13-year project targeted the development of 6,000 ha of savannah just north of the capital, Bujumbura, by resettling almost 4,000 families from overpopulated hill areas. About 1,800 families living in the area also participated. Water was redirected from nearby rivers to feed a system of irrigation canals for rice fields and coffee plantations. Food production was significantly increased and diversified.
Schools, dispensaries, roads, warehouses and drinking water systems were built to serve 15 villages. The project supported participation by local women and farmers’ cooperatives.
Source: IFAD
Additional Data
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Total Project Cost
US$ 37.75 million
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IFAD Financing
US$ 9.8 million
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Financing terms
Highly Concessional
Co-financiers (International)
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OPEC Fund for International Development
US$ 2 million
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European Union
US$ 5.9 million
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African Development Fund
US$ 9.5 million
Co-financiers (Domestic)
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National Government
US$ 9.7 million
