Strategic urban planning for the towns of Cankuzo, Mwaro, Rutana and Ruyigi in Burundi

Client

Government of Burundi
Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Equipment, Road Authority
(African Development Bank)

Location

Cankuzo, Mwaro, Rutana, Ruyigi | Burundi

Period

2017 – 2018

Project Description

Commissioned by the Government of Burundi and supported by the African Development Bank, the assignment led to the preparation of SDAUs and urban regulations for Cankuzo (48,000 inhabitants), Mwaro (273,000 inhabitants), Rutana (55,000 inhabitants), and Ruyigi (57,000 inhabitants), including diagnostics, local participation, GIS development, and action plans tailored to local capacities.

Scope of Services

• Preparation of territorial, social, economic, and environmental preliminary studies
• Organization of field visits and facilitation of participatory workshops
• Participatory diagnostics at the municipal level involving local consultations
• Design of draft and final SDAUs in line with the Urban Planning Code
• Development of urban planning regulations linked to the master plans
• Development of a regional geographic information system (GIS)
• Client support throughout the entire planning process