Reports

1. Executive summary In the midst of post-conflict recovery and an improving political and security landscape despite isolated attacks by the last remaining rebel group, the key challenge for humanitarian actors has been to ensure a gradual…

Program Description The Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) has supported the ongoing peace process in Burundi as outlined in the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement (APRA) by strengthening local capacities to benefit from and contribute to the peace process. PADCO…

Experts, old hands roll up sleeves to take on school fees for a breakthrough in education NAIROBI, 4 April 2006 - UNICEF, the World Bank, USAID and a range of partners are developing a "How-To" Guide for countries seeking a…

NEW YORK, 30 March 2006 - The Government of Japan has announced it will donate US $76 million to UNICEF in support of its work in 15 countries. A significant portion of the total, US $49 million, will be dedicated…

I. Introduction 1. By its resolution 1650 (2005) of 21 December 2005, the Security Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Operation in Burundi (ONUB) until 1 July 2006. In that resolution, the Council requested me to consult with…

I. Introduction 1. Par sa résolution 1650 (2005) du 21 décembre 2005, le Conseil de sécurité a décidé de proroger le mandat de l'Opération des Nations Unies au Burundi (ONUB) jusqu'au 1er juillet 2006. Dans la même résolution, le Conseil…

Highlights Food insecurity: As part of ongoing efforts to assist the hunger-affected population, the second Vice-President visited Ruyigi and Cankuzo provinces where the most vulnerable persons from Kinyinya, Nyabitsinda (Ruyigi) and Mishiha (Cankuzo) communes received food aid. Furthermore, OCHA, UNICEF and…

HIGHLIGHTS Food insecurity: The situation remains disconcerting in several provinces due to severe food shortages. In Cankuzo province, further movements to Tanzania were reported. Further to the ongoing food insecurity situation, the Government issued a decree setting up a food security…

HIGHLIGHTS Food insecurity: Due to food shortage, the movement of populations continues, both within Burundi as well as across borders. Last week, UNHCR reported 4,000 Burundi asylum seekers in way stations in Kibondo (Tanzania). Internal movement was recorded from Busoni commune…