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Vision
To contribute to the eradication of poverty in Burundi through a sustainable socio-economic development.
Mission
To help achieve a sustainable socio-economic development of Burundi through the promotion of investments, Industry - On - Demand skills training, fundraising efforts, and partnership with other resource providers.
Core Values
Accountability
Each board member, officer, and employee of BDI is responsible for accomplishing the tasks he/she is assigned to.
Integrity and respect
We conduct ourselves in a manner that demonstrates a sense of integrity towards our partners and colleagues. We acknowledge our differences in skills, personalities, traits, or opinions, and we pledge to be respectful as we interact with one another.
Teamwork
Our tasks are better accomplished if we work together and take advantage of our diverse expertise and experiences.
Inclusiveness
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, or ethnicity.
Community interest
The interest of the community we serve will always take precedence in all operational and strategic decisions we make.
Board of Directors
Board of
Directors
Selerin Ntahitagabira, CGMA, MBA
Chairman
Chief Financial Officer, CRCD South Los Angeles
Treasurer, Rainbow Humanitarian Caretaker Foundation
Commissioner, Cibitoke Diaspora Network
Anaclet Bampema, RN
Vice-Chairman and Treasurer
Burundian-American healthcare and community leadership advocate
Registered Nurse (RN), Jacksonville, Florida
Desire Manirakiza
Secretary
Civil engineering and infrastructure expert
Project Manager – Road & Bridge Projects
Field Engineer – Tunnel Finishes, Massachusetts
Dr. Jean-Baptiste Hajayandi
Director
African and World History Scholar
Adjunct Assistant Professor of African and World History
Diomede Misigaro Richard
Director
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Burundi Team
Epitace Rurimwishiga
Deputy-President and Deputy Legal Representative
Development and Finance Professional
Sylvane Bizimana
President of the Supervisory Council
Senior Legal Professional & Career Magistrate
Head of Litigation Department, BBCI
Naphtal Hicuburundi
Member of the Monitoring Committee
Public Health & Humanitarian Professional
Bernard Simbahwanya
Executive Assistant and Project Manager
Communication, Public Relations & Media Professional
News and updates
Economy
Dangote in Bujumbura: Is Burundi finally “investable”?
Economy
Mobile money in Burundi: financial revolution or banking threat?
Politics
AU: Burundi at the top. And what about influence?

Get Involved

Sustainable development requires collective effort.
Whether you are an individual, organization, or institution, there are many ways to contribute:
  • Volunteer your time or expertise
  • Partner with us on development initiatives
  • Support our programs through donations
Together, we can build a stronger, more sustainable future for Burundi.
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