Burundi - Agropastoral Entrepreneurship and Professional Development Project for Youth and Women in Burundi - (PEAPJF- Burundi)

The Agropastoral Entrepreneurship and Professional Development Project for Youth and Women (PEAPJF) is aligned with the 2018-2027 National Development Plan (PND) which is the reference document for Burundi’s economic and social development through its strategic goals aimed at revitalising growth sectors and developing human capital. The PEAPJF aims to resolve different development problems raised at the different levels of the entrepreneurship ecosystem for youth and women. The project, to be implemented over a 5-year period(2022-2027),is focused on the following 3 components: (i)support for vocational training and skills upgrading for youth and women, including the development of digital learning platforms,(ii) support for the entrepreneurial ecosystem, small-and medium-sized enterprises(SME) and agropastoral cooperatives, and(iii) institutional support, capacity building and project coordination including visibility of, and communication regarding ‘Made in Burundi’ products. The project’s total cost, net of taxes and customs duties, is UA 17.52million. The project primarily contributes to climate adaptation results. As such, 50% of the total approved amount is attributed as climate finance, of which 10 million USD is dedicated to adaptation.