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The CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:
Smart Irrigation & Rainwater Harvesting in Burundi
Deadline: 13 June 2025
Burundi, in East Africa’s Great Lakes region, faces severe climate change impacts, especially in agriculture-dependent areas like Karusi province, where water insecurity is worsening. Increased rainfall variability, up by 10–15% over two decades, has led to prolonged dry spells during key planting seasons and a 30% drop in crop yields, deeply affecting smallholder farmers. Local cooperatives, representing over 720 families, struggle with inadequate water access as traditional methods falter against unpredictable weather. National strategies, including the Climate Change Strategy and National Adaptation Plan, stress the urgent need for improved water management and climate-resilient farming.
This technical assistance aims to tackle water insecurity, declining agricultural productivity, and growing community tensions at the Karusi cooperative center by introducing climate-resilient water management solutions. The support will focus on implementing efficient, climate-smart irrigation systems and water harvesting technologies to better manage irregular rainfall and ensure reliable access to water for both farming and household use. Some of the expected outputs are:
- Stakeholder mapping, community engagement, and formalization of arrangements.
- Assessment and design of an integrated IoT-based water management system
- Installation and commissioning of an IoT-based rainwater harvesting and smart irrigation system.
- Capacity building and knowledge transfer for system operation and maintenance.
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Development of governance mechanisms and sustainable financing models.
For further information on this opportunity, visit the UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or the UN website.
If you are not yet a member of the CTCN Network, you can apply to join here.