The Government of Burundi has secured funding from the World Bank to support the Merankabandi project. Officials in Bujumbura intend to utilize these financial resources to establish framework agreements for the procurement of necessary equipment and materials. This initiative, based in the Rohero I area, focuses on streamlining supply chains to ensure the project meets its operational requirements. By formalizing these agreements, the government plans to manage the acquisition process for project-related assets. The Government of Burundi received funding from the World Bank for the Merankabandi project. The project aims to use funds for framework agreements to procure equipment and materials.
Meeting Logistics and Venue
Authorities scheduled the early market engagement meeting for 22 October 2026 at 09:00 Bujumbura time. Participants may attend the session in person at the Cash for Jobs project office or join remotely through digital platforms. The early market engagement meeting is scheduled for 2026-10-22 at 09:00 Bujumbura time.
The physical meeting takes place in Rohero I at Avenue de la JRR, n°16, inside the Immeuble S&N HOUSE in Bujumbura. Digital access to the proceedings is available via Zoom or Teams. The meeting will be held at the Cash for Jobs project office in Rohero I, Avenue de la JRR, n°16, Immeuble S&N HOUSE, Bujumbura, and via Zoom or Teams.
Interested parties must confirm their attendance by sending an email to two specific addresses. Notifications of participation are required by 19 October 2026 at the addresses [email protected] and [email protected]. Interested participants must confirm attendance by email to [email protected] and [email protected] by 2026-10-19.
The early market engagement meeting serves as a formal platform for the Government of Burundi to outline the specific requirements of the Merankabandi project. By engaging with the market at this stage, the administration seeks to ensure that potential suppliers and partners understand the scope of the procurement process. This engagement is a direct result of the financial resources provided by the World Bank. The framework agreements that the project aims to use funds for are intended to standardize the acquisition of equipment and materials across the board.
The Cash for Jobs project office will host the session to provide clarity on the logistical and technical needs of the Merankabandi project. The dual-mode approach, utilizing both the physical location at Avenue de la JRR, n°16 and digital platforms like Zoom or Teams, is designed to ensure broad participation from all relevant stakeholders. The deadline for confirming attendance is 2026-10-19, ensuring that the project team has sufficient time to prepare for the number of participants expected at the Immeuble S&N HOUSE or via the digital link. This process remains a priority for the Government of Burundi as it works to implement the Merankabandi project in compliance with the funding guidelines provided by the World Bank.