The Taba-Gakomeye project is a strategic water resources development initiative in Burundi, identified under the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA). It aims to construct a multi-purpose dam to provide water for irrigation, domestic use, and livestock, thereby addressing critical water security challenges in the region. The project is in the early preparatory stages, with recent focus on securing funding for detailed feasibility and design studies. It is managed by NELSAP with support from development partners like the African Development Bank.
The Taba-Gakomeye Multipurpose Water Resources Development Project is a planned infrastructure project in the Nile Equatorial Lakes Region, specifically in Burundi. Its primary purpose is to develop a multi-purpose reservoir on the Ruvyironza River to address water scarcity, enhance food security, and support socio-economic development. The project scope includes the construction of a dam and reservoir for irrigation, domestic water supply, livestock watering, and potentially hydropower generation. It is designed to regulate river flow, mitigate floods, and improve water availability for surrounding communities and agricultural activities. The project is part of the broader Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program (NELSAP) under the Nile Basin Initiative.
1. Increase agricultural production and food security through the development of irrigated agriculture. 2. Improve access to safe and reliable domestic water supply for the population in the project area. 3. Enhance water availability for livestock. 4. Contribute to flood control and river flow regulation in the Ruvyironza River basin. 5. Potentially generate renewable hydropower energy. 6. Foster regional cooperation and integrated water resources management within the Nile Basin.