Member since 2023
Budget CHF 334'000
Innovative Financing and Agricultural Development in Burundi
The RAFIDESTM project explores innovative financing alternatives to strengthen the economic resilience of family farms in Burundi. By combining mutual stimulation and cooperative structuring, the project enables farmers to access tailored financing, improve productivity, and ensure food security.
Project description
Mis en œuvre par l’Association pour la Dignité Paysanne (ADIP), ce projet intervient dans un contexte économique difficile, marqué par l’inflation, une pénurie de carburant et des restrictions sur les systèmes communautaires d’épargne et de crédit. Le projet vise à pallier ces défis en renforçant les exploitations familiales à travers des fonds d’investissement pérennes, l’organisation coopérative et l’amélioration des techniques agricoles.
Challenges & perspectives
The ban on community savings systems forced the project to accelerate the structuring of groups into cooperatives. Additionally, economic volatility and rural exodus pose significant challenges. The priority now is to ensure the sustainability of investment funds and structure farms for greater resilience.
Key figures
- 590 direct beneficiaries, including 60% women
- 14 newly created cooperative groups
- 71% of beneficiaries now meet their annual food needs
- 1.5x increase in income on average for beneficiaries
Philea’s Intervention
Project coordination & follow-up.
Usefull data
Budget : :
Fédération Genevoise de Coopération : CHF 334’000
King Baudoin Foundation: CHF 150’000
Total : CHF 484’000
Project’s duration: 2023-2026
(2nd phase of the project).
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Impacts
- Improved food security
- Higher farmer incomes, thanks to alternative financing and crop diversification
- Greater women’s participation, with their incomes growing faster than men’s
- Promotion of sustainable agricultural practices, including organic fertilization and diversified cropping