Burundi: Multisectoral Water and Electricity Infrastructure Project

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2008- The following project was approved today by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors:

IDA Grant:  US$50 million

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project supports the Government of Burundi’s efforts to (a) increase access to water supply services in peri-urban areas of Bujumbura; (b) increase the reliability and quality of electricity services; (c) increase the quality and reliability of water supply services, with primary focus on Bujumbura; and (d) strengthen the State Company responsible for Urban Water and Electricity Services’ (REGIDESO) financial sustainability.

For more information, please call Herbert Boh  at (202) 473-3548 or email hboh@worldbank.org