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<\/p>\nOn Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the Director General in charge of the Regional Integration and International Cooperation Program, Ambassador Adolphe Nahayo, on behalf of His Excellency Ambassador Edouard Bizimana, Minister, chaired a meeting for discussion and consultation with representatives of foreign non-governmental organizations. The objective of this meeting was to strengthen cooperation, exchange experiences, and define concrete actions for the integrated development of the country.<\/p>\n
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In his address, Mr. Adolphe welcomed all participants and thanked them for their attendance. He stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Development Cooperation, as the institution responsible for accrediting and monitoring foreign non-governmental organizations which operate in Burundi, attaches particular importance to partnership quality. He added that their presence in Burundi and their interventions in various sectors, such as education, health, agriculture, the environment, and capacity building, contribute significantly to improving the living conditions of the population.<\/p>\n
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Mr. Adolphe reiterated that all actions undertaken within the national territory must be consistent with the priorities, public policies, and strategic programs of the Government. He announced that the role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as the supervisory ministry, is not only to grant the necessary accreditation to NGOs, but also to guide them, inform them about major national projects, and ensure that their interventions are aligned with the country’s development vision.<\/p>\n
The Ministry and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are committed to strengthening a collaborative framework based on: respect for applicable laws and regulations, alignment with national development priorities, beneficiary involvement in project design, transparency in project implementation, regular coordination with relevant sectoral ministries, and ongoing, constructive dialogue between the Government and NGOs. To this end, the Government of Burundi has adopted a vision for its future: “Burundi: an emerging country by 2040 and a developed country by 2060.” This vision requires that every project implemented in Burundi contribute tangibly to infrastructure modernization and the transformation of the agricultural sector, industrial development, and the strengthening of health and education systems. The Government of Burundi encourages NGOs to fully embrace this national vision and integrate its objectives into the design, implementation, and evaluation of their projects.<\/p>\n
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Mr. Adolphe also highlighted an element of strategic importance for the country: the Chairmanship of the African Union, which is a historic responsibility that honors our nation and strengthens its diplomatic position on the continent. This position is not only symbolic; it implies the implementation of priority activities aligned with the major orientations of the African Union, particularly in the areas of regional integration, peace and security, water and sanitation, youth and women’s leadership promotion , and South-South cooperation.<\/p>\n
The Director General in charge of the Regional Integration and International Cooperation Programme, Ambassador Adolphe NAHAYO, concluded his speech by saying that this meeting constitutes a valuable opportunity to strengthen partnership and mutual understanding, identify potential challenges and consolidate cooperation in a spirit of complementarity and respect for each other’s roles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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