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Country	Pillar	Factor	Framework title	Project cycle	Enforcement practice	Approval body	Approval requirements	Approval timeline	Approval cost	Key provisions	Watch developments
Burundi	Social	Employment & labour relations	Code du Travail View source Employment contracts mandatory, worker protection standards	Construction through Operations	Labour inspection system exists	Labour Inspection	N/A	Standard registration timeline	Employer social security: 6% of gross salary (capped at BIF 450,000/month = max BIF 27,000); Employee: 4% (capped at BIF 450,000 = max BIF 18,000); Accident Risk Fund (employer only): 3% of gross salary (capped at BIF 80,000/month = max BIF 2,400)	Workers entitled to 1 day rest per week (24 consecutive hours), principally Sunday	Labour framework established
Burundi	Environmental	Others..	Cross-sectoral environmental policies View source Climate risk analysis, environmental compliance requirements	All project phases	OBPE coordination with sector ministries	Multiple coordinated departments	N/A	Varies by requirement	NPA - various compliance fees	Climate adaptation, environmental protection, sustainable development	Draft revised Environment Code expected to strengthen provisions
Burundi	Environmental	ESIA	Décret n° 100/22 du 7 octobre 2010 portant mesures d'application du Code de l'Environnement en rapport avec la procédure d'EIE View source Annex 1 projects automatically subjected to EIA; Annex 2 projects subject to Ministry decision after consulting sector administrations	All project phases from feasibility to decommissioning	Ministry of Environment conducts review, may seek other ministries' views; can request additional information/complementary studies	OBPE Environmental Assessment Department	N/A	Screening decision: 1 month; Scoping: promoter pays; EIA review: maximum 3 months from closing date of public participation; Total decision: 3 months	Administrative fee amount yet to be fixed by joint order of Ministries of Environment and Finance; fee payable again if EIA rejected and resubmitted	Assessment of direct, indirect and cumulative impacts; public consultation; EIA file available for 1 month at Ministry for public comments	Draft revised Environment Code pending signature; SEA expected to be introduced; no trans-boundary impact provisions currently
Burundi	Environmental	Environmental disaster management/business continuity plan (Rationale: minigrids are prone to physical climate risks such as extreme heat and given its fundamental infrastructure status in society, some countries may have policies on disaster management in response to unexpected events such as natural disasters. For example, it may require the infrastructure to be able to operate/perform at a given level of risk or incident frequency.)	Environmental Code emergency preparedness provisions View source Climate risk assessment and emergency preparedness for critical infrastructure	Design through Operations	OBPE oversight	Civil Protection Services	N/A	Within EIA process timeline	Integrated within EIA - no separate disaster planning fee	Emergency response protocols and climate adaptation measures	Climate adaptation measures being integrated
Burundi	Environmental	Solid waste & operational pollution	Environmental Code pollution control provisions View source Site waste management plans, pollution prevention measures	Construction through Operations	OBPE oversight with municipal coordination	Local authorities with OBPE oversight	N/A	NPA - varies by municipality	NPA - municipal fees vary by location	Pollution control and waste management protocols	Framework exists
Burundi	Environmental	End of life management	Environmental Code waste management provisions View source Waste management requirements integrated within Environmental Management Plan	Construction through Decommissioning	OBPE monitoring and compliance enforcement	OBPE	N/A	Within EIA process timeline	Integrated within EIA fees - no separate waste management charge	EMP must describe prevention, reduction and/or offset of project effects on environment, including costs and schedule	Basic framework established
Burundi	Environmental	Wildlife	Environmental Code wildlife provisions View source Projects affecting national parks, nature reserves or protected natural areas require specific EIA provisions	Pre-feasibility through Construction	OBPE manages national protected areas	OBPE authority responsible for natural environment	N/A	Natural environment authority opinion: maximum 1 month	Integrated within EIA - specialist studies may require additional consultant fees	Water works impacting hydraulic systems, water courses, catchments and aquatic species subject to EIA	Landscape restoration key pillar of 2018-2027 National Development Plan
Burundi	Social	Occupational health & safety	Labour Code H&S provisions View source Comprehensive workplace safety protocols	All phases with emphasis during construction	Labour inspection enforcement	Occupational Health & Safety Inspectorate	N/A	Pre-operation approval required	NPA - inspection and compliance costs vary	H&S protocols, regular safety training	H&S law framework established
Burundi	Social	Agent safety and security (Rationale: this may fall under occupational H&S but given the sunking incidents, we thought it would be good to make it more explicit.)	Labour Code and security regulations View source Comprehensive worker safety protocols, site security measures	Operations with attention to security	Coordination between agencies	Multiple agencies coordination	N/A	Pre-deployment security clearance varies	NPA - security costs vary by location	Comprehensive security protocols, worker protection	Security framework established
Burundi	Social	Child labour	Labour Code child protection provisions View source Child protection measures, minimum age requirements	All project phases with continuous oversight	Labour inspection oversight	Child Protection Services	N/A	Immediate compliance required	No fees - government funded monitoring	Child labour protection provisions	Child protection framework in place
Burundi	Social	Community land use	Loi n° 1/008 du 1er septembre 1986 Code Foncier View source Mandatory community consultation, formal consent protocols required in EIA process	Feasibility through Preparation	Mixed enforcement	Local government, traditional authorities	N/A	Community negotiation timeline varies	NPA - community compensation plus administrative process fees	EMP must include compensation plan for communities affected by project	Land governance framework established
Burundi	Environmental	Land use changes	Loi n° 1/008 du 1er septembre 1986 Code Foncier View source Construction permit required; plans verified for "plan d'occupation des sols" (allowed surface area)	Feasibility through Design	DGHU enforcement	DGHU	N/A	Plans submission: 1 day; DGHU verification: 3 days; Payment: 1 day; Proof submission: 1 day; Permit issuance: 14 days	Permit cost: 0.6% of estimated construction cost; Urban development cost varies by location (e.g., BIF 400/m² for "quartier des usines")	Two signatures required: Director of DGHU and Director General of DGHU	Urban planning framework established
Burundi	Environmental	Emission regulations	Loi n° 1/010 du 30 juin 2000 portant Code de l'Environnement View source Annex 1 projects automatically subjected to EIA; Annex 2 projects subject to EIA if Ministry determines environmental harm	All project phases	OBPE enforcement, Ministry approval required	Direction of Environment and Climate Change under OBPE	N/A	Screening decision: 1 month; EIA review: maximum 3 months from closing date of public participation	EIA review fee: amount yet to be fixed by joint order of Ministries of Environment and Finance; fee payable again if EIA rejected	Installations and works subject to EIA to minimize/eliminate short, medium and long-term environmental effects	Draft revised Environment Code awaiting Presidential signature (as of 2019); SEA expected to be introduced
Burundi	Environmental	Deforestation	Loi n° 1/02 du 25 mars portant Code Forestier View source All tree cutting conditional on delivery of cutting permit, except private trees on area <0.5 hectare or trees on enclosed land adjoining dwelling/industrial/commercial/administrative building	Site Design through Construction	OBPE officers monitor; bribery attempts reduced by enforcement measures	OBPE Forest Officers	N/A	NPA - permit processing timeline not specified	Felling permit fees and forest products transport fees apply (specific amounts NPA)	Forest Code requires cutting permit with reforestation obligation	OBPE working to achieve 10-15% protected area coverage
Burundi	Social	Slavery	Penal Code anti-trafficking provisions View source Zero tolerance for forced labour and trafficking	All phases with continuous oversight	Government enforcement with international cooperation	Law enforcement agencies	N/A	Ongoing monitoring throughout project	No fees - government funded enforcement	Complete prohibition of forced labour and trafficking	Strengthening measures with regional cooperation
Burundi	Social	Community consent	Public participation requirements in EIA Decree View source Mandatory community consultation, public participation, documented consent processes	EIA process with mandatory community engagement	Strong enforcement - public consultation integral to EIA approval	Environmental Assessment Department	N/A	EIA file available: 1 month from announcement date; public consultation included in 3-month maximum review timeline	Public consultation costs covered by proponent; costs related to newspaper inserts responsibility of promoter/owner	Availability announced via posting at Ministry and provincial/territorial headquarters, radio/TV considered; advertising via newspapers within 2 weeks of EIA availability	Public participation procedures established in EIA framework
Burundi	Environmental	Material sourcing (Rationale: much of the emissions for minigrids come from the supply chain such as material sourcing and transportation so it would be good to include them for assessment.)	Standard customs and import regulations View source Standard import requirements for equipment and materials	Procurement through Construction	Standard customs enforcement	Customs Authority	N/A	Standard customs processing times	NPA - standard import duties plus customs fees apply	Standard customs procedures for imported equipment	NPA - no specific renewable energy incentives identified
Burundi	Social	Others..	Various social policy frameworks View source Social protection alignment, anti-discrimination compliance	All project phases	Improving for donor-funded projects	Coordination between ministries	N/A	Policy alignment verification timeline varies	NPA - social compliance verification costs vary	Social inclusion requirements, protection of vulnerable groups	Social protection frameworks being strengthened
Burundi	Social	Customer relations & consumer protection	Water and electricity sector regulation View source Service quality standards, complaint handling, tariff regulation for water and electricity	Operations with continuous regulatory oversight	AREEN developing regulatory capacity	AREEN consumer protection division	N/A	Authorization process timeline varies	NPA - authorization fees not published	AREEN monitors and regulates public service activities, ensures economic/financial balance, promotes competition and private sector participation	AREEN created 2011, renamed 2015 and 2018; regulates drinking water, sanitation and energy sectors

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