Deep Dive and Market Assessment of Tea and Coffee Sectors in Burundi

IFC, part of the World Bank Group, launched the Burundi with the project of Deep Dive and Market Assessment of Tea and Coffee Sectors.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) sought to identify concrete investment opportunities within the tea and coffee value chains in Burundi. This project aimed to provide market intelligence to fill knowledge gaps regarding investment criteria, feasibility, and potential investors. Additionally, it proposed a concrete action plan to remove barriers to investment, supporting private sector engagement and aligning with the World Bank Group’s (WBG) ongoing initiatives in Burundi. A primary objective was the assessment of two State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) within these value chains: Coffee (ODECA) and Tea (OTB).

COMPETITIVENESS was tasked with conducting an in-depth analysis and market assessment of the Tea and Coffee Sectors in Burundi. This comprehensive project included value chain analysis, market assessment, validation of initial findings, and preparation of the final deep-dive report for both value chains.

COMPETITIVENESS delivered a detailed Deep Dive Report on the Coffee and Tea Value Chains in Burundi, outlining key policy and non-policy actions based on market opportunities and investment potential. Specific outcomes included:

• An updated assessment of the leading SOEs in the Coffee and Tea Value Chains, identifying key constraints and investment opportunities. This assessment involved close collaboration with representatives from ODECA and OTB through on-site and online workshops, interviews, and surveys.
• Seamless integration of the WBG cascade suite of solutions into the Deep-Dive assessment, incorporating several ongoing projects in the country under the leadership of the IFC’s project director.
• Secured endorsement from leading ministries and the office of the president for the proposed value chain strategies, including both policy and non-policy actions. This was achieved through a well-structured integration of these stakeholders into the assessment and analysis process, which involved two field trips, interviews, and workshops in Burundi, facilitated by a local expert on-site.