Coping with risk and climate change in farming: exploring an Index-based crop Insurance in Burundi

Ndagijimana, Marcien

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“…Agriculture is the fundamental basis for investment and livelihoods in developing countries in general, and in the study area in particular (Pedro, 2011;Assan & Muhammed, 2018;Ndagijimana, 2021). By investing in the acquisition of new arable land, farmers are more resilient to shocks caused by mining.…”

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“…Burundi is one of the most densely populated countries in Africa (Commission Economique des Nations Unies pour l 'Afrique, 2016). In this country, land is, and has always been, the most important source of livelihood for rural communities (Pedro, 2011;Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development [OECD]/Food and Agriculture Organisation [FAO], 2016; Ministère de l'Agriculture et de l'Elevage [MAE], 2016; Ndagijimana, 2021). It is the asset (capital) on which other assets are based.…”

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Adaptation Strategies Through Mining Compensation in Mabayi Commune, Burundi

GACIYUBWENGE,

BURNY,

BITAMA

2024

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One of main effects of mining on rural agriculture is the loss of farmland by households living near mining sites. In return, these households should receive compensation. This compensation, if well invested, may lead to improved livelihoods for these farming households. If not, these households may find their livelihoods deteriorating if the compensation is not properly managed. This paper aims to analyze household compensation investment strategies in Mabayi commune (Burundi) and their effects on the livelihoods of households affected by mining activities. A survey of 140 households, interviews with key informants, and observations were conducted in July and August 2022 on Gahoma and Ruhororo hills where foreign company ‘‘Tanganyika Mining Burundi (TMB)’’ and local cooperative ‘‘Dukorere Hamwe Dusoze Ikivi (DHDI)’’ were carrying out their activities respectively since December 2018, in Mabayi commune. Results showed that 17 out of 20 households (85%) and 13 out of 17 households (76.5%) had invested their compensation well, in Gahoma and Ruhororo hills respectively. They had improved or maintained their overall quantity of agricultural production, and improved their livelihoods in general. On other hand, 3 households (15%) and 4 households (23.5%) had invested their compensation inappropriately, in Gahoma and Ruhororo respectively. They had suffered reduction in their overall quantity of agricultural production, and experienced deterioration of their livelihoods in general. Fair and up-front compensation for households, assistance in how to invest compensation, capacity-building in agriculture and alternative activities, should maximize opportunities for improved livelihoods. The mining company and cooperative must also comply with environmental regulations.

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Adaptation Strategies Through Mining Compensation in Mabayi Commune, Burundi

GACIYUBWENGE,

BURNY,

BITAMA

2024

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“…Agricultural productivity in Burundi is impeded by several constraints, including outbreaks of crop pests and diseases [7], occasional droughts and floods [8,9], limited cash for inputs (fertilizers, plant protection products, productive seeds, and planting materials), land fragmentation [10], inefficient use of the existing water resources [11], lack of cash and credit facilities among smallholder farmers [12], and limited access to research and extension services [8,13].…”

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Assessing the Plant Health System of Burundi: What It Is, Who Matters and Why

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The concept of a plant health system (PHS) is mainly anchored on experiences from human health where varied sources of knowledge, expertise, and technology are combined to provide healthcare. While diverse human health systems have been proven, little is known about PHS and what is needed to base effective plant healthcare services. A stakeholder analysis was carried out in Burundi. The aim is to understand the system as it is presently and to identify constraints and opportunities. This paper reports on the process and results of this assessment. The initial step in this process was to define PHS and its functions and to evaluate stakeholders’ interests and influence. The first step was followed by examining stakeholders’ perceptions concerning the sustainability of interventions geared at strengthening PHS functions. The process included a document review and stakeholder workshops. After the stakeholders defined the PHS functions, they proceeded to identify valuable actors. The assessment process highlighted several key challenges, including inadequate skills to serve farmers and insufficient capacity to diagnose pests, as significant impediments to effective PHS performance. Based on the information marshalled here, seven broad interventions are proposed for practitioners to strengthen Burundi’s PHS rapidly.

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Coping with risk and climate change in farming: exploring an Index-based crop Insurance in Burundi

Abstract: Number of wet days of the rainiest month 24 21 Least rain month July June Number of dry days of the least rain month 1 2 Soil type acid ferrisol-clay Elevation (above sea level) (m) 1,672 1,484 Population density (inhabitant/km 2 ) 349 322

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Adaptation Strategies Through Mining Compensation in Mabayi Commune, Burundi

Adaptation Strategies Through Mining Compensation in Mabayi Commune, Burundi

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