Investing in
Burundi’s Future.
For more than a century, BCB has been an engaged partner in Burundi’s economic and social development. We place small and medium enterprises (PME) at the heart of our strategy, back young talent, and advance financial inclusion so that growth reaches every corner of the country.
What We Champion
Our Focus Areas
These pillars guide where we direct our energy, our financing, and our partnerships — each one chosen to move Burundi forward.
SME Empowerment & Entrepreneurship
We place small and medium enterprises (PME) at the heart of our strategy — easing access to finance so Burundian entrepreneurs can start, grow, and create lasting employment.
Youth Economic Empowerment
Through the Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (PAEEJ), we back young talent, encourage innovation, and help the next generation turn ideas into businesses.
Financial Inclusion & Digitalisation
With solutions like the IngodoYanje mobile wallet, we bring accessible, digital banking to individuals, merchants, and businesses across Burundi.
Skills & Capacity Building
From expert-led credit training to career-motivation sessions, our Kamenge Training Centre helps professionals and young people sharpen their skills.
Women & Inclusion
We celebrate and support the women across our teams and reinforce our commitment to inclusion in everything we do.
Made-in-Burundi Production
We support young Burundian producers with structured outlets and stronger routes to market, helping Made-in-Burundi goods reach more customers.
Measurable Outcomes
Our Impact in Numbers
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Key Initiatives
Featured Initiatives
Youth / PAEEJKIGEGA & the PAEEJ Programme
BCB donated a Probox vehicle to the KIGEGA S.A project — a commercial centre at the Palais des Arts giving young Burundian producers a structured outlet — to ease the supply and delivery of Made-in-Burundi goods. Part of our support for young talent through PAEEJ.
SkillsIFC Credit Value-Chain Training
From 1–12 June 2026, BCB ran a credit value-chain analysis training at its Kamenge Training Centre, delivered by an IFC expert consultant and closing with a certificate ceremony attended by IFC's Country Representative and BCB's Managing Director.
MentorshipUNFPA Interns Mentorship
BCB hosted 40 UNFPA (FNUAP) interns at its Kamenge Training Centre for a career-motivation session led by the Deputy Managing Director — on determination, discipline, and building professional skills.
SMEsThe SME (PME) Forum
BCB convenes entrepreneurs at its SME (PME) Forum to strengthen access to finance for Burundian small and medium enterprises and connect them with the support they need to grow.
InclusionFemmes BCB
We celebrate and support the women across our teams and our wider commitment to inclusion — recognising the talent and leadership that women bring to BCB and to Burundi.
DigitalIngodoYanje Mobile Wallet
Through the IngodoYanje mobile wallet, BCB advances financial inclusion and the digitalisation of banking services for individuals, merchants, and businesses across Burundi.
Strategic Partnerships
We build with trusted partners
We work alongside institutional partners who share our vision for a stronger, more prosperous Burundi — combining resources and expertise to deliver impact that lasts.
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Let’s Grow
Burundi Together
Whether you run a small business, are starting out in your career, or want to build with us, BCB is here as a partner in Burundi’s economic and social development. Every enterprise, every young talent, every community counts.
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