Burundi is to transform the current subsistence agriculture into market agriculture, generating jobs and incomes. The programme's launch on May 31st, 2013 of was meant to accelerate the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). According to the Second Vice-President of the Republic, this project which is jointly funded by the European Union, UNICEF, WFP and Burundi Government is in perfect harmony with the strategic directions of the Government for the agricultural sector.
PROPA-O targets strengthening the availability and quality of food products by supporting agricultural production, improving access to food by facilitating market access and development of certain agricultural sectors and improving the nutritional situation of population in seven provinces.
So afr, of Burundi namely Bubanza, Cibitoke, Bujumbura, Bururi, Makamba, Ruyigi and Rutana were selected as pilot provinces because of their higher level of vulnerability to food insecurity.
BY CLAUDINE ININAHAZWE
