Promoting Locally Driven Transformation and Collaborative Action in Burundi

The “Promoting Locally-Driven Transformation and Collaborative Action in Burundi” project sought to promote inclusive, effective and responsible participation in the transformation of Burundi toward a fair and equal society. The project was funded by the United States Agency for International Development. 

Spanning 24 months and building off past SFCG successes in Burundi, the project addressed two of the most pressing issues in post-conflict reconstruction Burundi, governance and land tenure, through a multi-pronged approach which utilised radio drama, participatory theatre, training and variety of political discussions, forums and exchanges. Upon the conclusion of the project, the following results had been demonstrated:

• Conflict resolution capacity strengthened amongst participants in SFCG activities;
• Confidence and communication links built between elected representatives and their constituents;
• Improved capacity of Land Commission members to mediate land and other conflicts linked to the repatriation process; and,
• Collaborative, nonviolent conflict resolution promoted in the return zones and other key conflict-prone areas.

A mixed-methodology was employed to assess the project’s achievements in light of the stated objectives, outputs and outcomes, utilising quantitative and qualitative research methods. The evaluation drew on project documents, qualitative and quantitative surveys, focus groups and individual interviews with participants and partners alike. This process provided both an overview and in-depth examination of the outputs, outcomes and impacts of the project, highlighted numerous positive impacts, and also provided recommendations for the strengthening of similar future programming.