Burundi+Infrastructure+Projects

China Likely To Continue Infrastructure Projects In Burundi In The Next Five Years Despite Lack Of PNGSM Wealth
In the next five years China is likely to continue to invest in Burundi in the next five years infrastructure projects. There have been a total of 4 infrastructure projects totaling USD 119 million that include various infrastructure developments. Of this money, China has pledged assistance for a multi-national road project, the donation of solar photovoltaic systems, a socio-economic project donation and a hydropower station. Due to Burundi’s poor performance in PNGSM, the Chinese are unlikely to invest in infrastructure projects that coincide with the country’s natural resources.
 * Executive Summary: **

The list below outlines miscellaneous infrastructure projects in Burundi that did not correspond to petroleum, natural gas and strategic mineral investments. These 4 infrastructure projects total USD 119 millionn and vary among roads, lighting and socio-economic projects.
 * Discussion:**

(USD) || Location || Key Chinese Companies Involved || Description || Corresponds To || million || Nyamasheke district, Karongi district, Ruvumbu and Kibuye || Eximbank and China Roads and Bridges Corporation (CRBC) || Multi-national road project || Misc. || million || Unknown || Chinese Government || Installation of solar photovoltaic systems for public lighting infrastructure || Misc. || million || Unknown || Chinese Government || Various socioeconomic projects || Misc. ||
 * Date || Price
 * 2012 || 113
 * 2012 || 1.3
 * 2010 || 5
 * 2009 || Unknown || Mugere, Province of Bujumbura Rural || China Roads and Bridges Corporation (CRBC) || Construction of an 8.4km access road to the Mugere Hydropower Station || Misc. ||

** Analytic Confidence: **
Analytic confidence is medium. Source reliability is medium. There is no conflict between sources. The analyst had low expertise on the subject, worked alone while also collaborating with a group, and did not use a structured analytic method. The subject is moderately complex and the deadline was moderately easy to meet.


 * Analyst: ** James Gibson