Burundi Digital Foundations Project

About this project

The proposed project is designed to increase broadband internet access, especially to underserved communities, and improve government's capacity to deliver public services digitally, which will help lay the foundations for accelerated development of Burundi's digital economy. It is composed of three main components:Component 1: Digital Access and Inclusion will focus on increasing broadband internet access to underserved communities. This component will support wider access to broadband, as well as the adoption of data-enabled services. It will do so by financing activities that helps strengthen the enabling environment for broadband market development, catalytic investments to expand local access networks, and schemes that support digital access enablers that help grow demand among groups that face barriers to access and usage. The design of this component is shaped by MFD and PCM principles. Sub-components will be implemented sequentially to ensure that upstream reforms improve the downstream investment climate. Activities under this component ultimately aim to connect more users to broadband and to create a growing user-base for digital services in Burundi. Proposed sub-components include: (1.1) Enabling environment for broadband and e-services access, (1.2) Local connectivity access, (1.3) Local access and digital inclusion enablers.Component 2: Digital Public Service Delivery Enablers will focus on improving the recipient's capacity to manage resources more effectively…

Published by

World Bank · Multilateral

Countries

Burundi

Sectors

Information and communication technology (ICT)Multi-hazard response preparedness

Places

Republic of Burundi

Funded by

International Development Association

Implemented by

MinistEre des Finances, du Budget et de l'Economie NumErique (MFBEN)

Accountable

Republic of Burundi

Passes funds through

International Development Association

Published by World Bank to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 3 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: 44000-P176396.

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