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USAID/Burundi is managed by USAID/REDSO/ESA

Mission Director:

  • Andrew Sisson

Local Address:

  • Kasarani Road
    P.O. Box 30261
    00100 GPO
    Nairobi
    Kenya
    Tel: 254-20-862-400, 402
    Fax: 254-20-860-949, 870, 562

From the US:

  • REDSO/ESA
    USAID/Nairobi
    Unit 64102
    APO AE 09831-4102

USAID's Strategy in Burundi

Burundi's program of assistance is managed by REDSO/ESA in Nairobi, Kenya.

Continued fighting between government and rebel forces, massive population movements as a result of the war, general insecurity and a poor socio-economic environment are all factors that complicate Burundi's development. Quality of life continues to deteriorate as the conflict destroys infrastructure, prevents access to basic services, and reduces agricultural output. There are 820,000 Burundian refugees in Tanzania, 340,000 internally displaced Burundians, and 30,000 refugees in Burundi, mostly from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

In December 2002, a cease-fire agreement was signed between the Government of Burundi (GOB) and the Forces for the Defense of Democracy (FDD), which is viewed as an important step towards ending the fighting in Burundi. However, there is skepticism, as several conditions of the 2000 Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement have not yet been met, including reform of the military, demobilization of combatants, and reintegration of refugees, internally displaced people, and ex-combatants.

The U.S. national interest in Burundi is clear. Successful implementation of the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Accord (APRA) and the December cease-fire agreement will lessen conflict and enhance stability in the Great Lakes region. Efforts to improve the health status of the population as well as increase food security will diminish the risk of further economic disruption and help to decrease Burundi's dependence on international humanitarian assistance.

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