At the end of October 2026, the AKI Project Manager, Teklezghi Teklebrhan, visited AKI’s projects in Burundi. 

The visit focused on three key objectives: (1) project status assessment, (2) project steering and (3) strategic planning. Together with local partners and project teams, ongoing activities, achievements and challenges were reviewed. Necessary adjustments were discussed, responsibilities clarified and priorities for the coming months jointly identified. A roadmap for the remaining project period was also developed.

An important outcome was the opportunity to engage directly with farmers, cooperatives and local partners. These exchanges strengthened mutual trust, understanding and cooperation while providing valuable insights into the practical realities of project implementation. They also helped identify solutions and improve coordination among the partners.

Local partners also expressed their appreciation for the visit and their interest in maintaining regular exchanges.

What’s Next?

In the coming days, we will share a series of short videos offering insights into selected activities and experiences from the visit, while showcasing AKI’s diverse work in Burundi in the fields of sustainable agriculture, food security, environmental protection, climate resilience and women's empowerment.

This project is implemented with financial support from the State Parliament and the State Ministry of Baden-Württemberg through the Foundation for Development Cooperation Baden-Württemberg (SEZ).