ABOUT US
Who we are
The European Union Delegation to Burundi is attached to the European External Action Service (EEAS) and works in close collaboration with the diplomatic missions of its Member States. The EU is committed to a sustainable partnership with Burundi, based on shared interests such as rural development, the fight against climate change and environmental protection, universal access to energy and healthcare, peace, democracy and good governance.
Our Mission
The role of the European Union Delegations is to make "the European Union external action more coherent and effective, thereby strengthening the EU influence in the world". The Delegations and their representatives are in constant contact with the authorities in the countries concerned, as well as with business actors, civil society and other diplomatic missions, including development agencies.
In this way, the EU Delegation interacts with the various components of the society based on the universal values of tolerance, non-discrimination, dialogue and respect of human rights.
The EU Delegation also plays a key role in programming, monitoring and managing the aid that Europe mobilises to support the population in their efforts to achieve sustainable development. The EU actions in Burundi are part of the Global Gateway approach, namely the EU contribution to meeting global challenges by developing reliable and sustainable digital, energy and transport connections, and by strengthening health systems, education and research worldwide. The EU programmes in Burundi are based on the new European Union Strategy for the Great Lakes region, adopted on February 20th, 2023, which aims to support democracy, human rights, peace and security, the rule of law, gender equality, the eradication of poverty and rural development.
A final and essential aspect of the EU Delegation’s work in Burundi is the coordination of the European action with the EU Member States accredited to the country through their respective Embassies, particularly Belgium, Germany, France and the Netherlands, which are present in the country. The EU and its Member States, including the Swiss Representation, form a team, known as "Team Europe", which joins forces to build more relevant, coordinated and complementary responses.
To be noted that the EU Delegation is not responsible for consular matters, which remain the responsibility of the Member States. It does not issue visas or passports.
The Delegation does not grant aid to individuals or companies apart from the calls for proposals and tender procedures that are regularly published on its website.
Multiannual indicative programme for Burundi 2021-2027
Multiannual indicative programme for the sub-Saharan Africa 2021-2027
Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument
Our Office
Head of Delegation:
H.E.Mrs Elisabetta Pietrobon
Head of the Politics, Press and Information section:
Mrs Delphine Van Landschoot
Head of the Cooperation section:
Mr Arnold Jacques de Dixmude (acting)
Team Leader - Economy, Society and Governance:
Mrs Laure Drege
Team Leader - Rural Development and Infrastructures:
Mr Arnold Jacques de Dixmude
Head of Finance and Contracts section:
Mr Tilman Angerer
Head of Administration:
Mr Nicolas Dupont
The EU Delegation to Burundi has a total of some forty expatriate and local staff.