Hands-on digital training delivered in Burundi under BURUDIGI project
As part of the BURUDIGI – Empowering Burundians with Digital and Entrepreneurial Skills project, a hands-on training mission was successfully carried out in Burundi from March 23 to March 27, 2026.
The training, delivered by Jean Marie Ntwali and Jean Aimable Havyarimana, aimed to strengthen participants’ skills in digital transformation, web development, and no-code tools through a practical and interactive learning approach.
A structured and practical learning experience
The five-day training brought together participants in a dynamic format combining joint sessions and specialized group work. Each day began with a common session focusing on key digital concepts, followed by tailored sessions for two groups:
- A developer's group, focusing on coding and application development
- A no-code group, focusing on tools such as WordPress
This structure allowed participants to learn at their own level while benefiting from shared foundational knowledge.
From digital foundations to practical applications
Throughout the week, participants explored core topics such as digital transformation, digital infrastructure, and cloud computing. Practical sessions enabled them to:
- Install and work with tools such as PostgreSQL
- Develop applications using the Flask framework
- Build and improve websites using WordPress
As illustrated in the training sessions, participants were actively engaged in hands-on exercises and collaborative learning activities.
Learning by doing
The training concluded with a practical evaluation session, where participants applied their knowledge by:
- Selecting topics from the training
- Conducting simulated training sessions
- Presenting their work to the group
This "learning by doing" approach helped reinforce both technical and communication skills.
Positive outcomes
The training mission proved successful both technically and pedagogically. Participants demonstrated strong engagement and significant progress in understanding the tools and concepts introduced. The combination of theory, practice, and simulation created an effective learning environment, well adapted to the participants’ needs. This activity marks an important step in strengthening digital capacities under the BURUDIGI project and contributes to building a skilled and confident pool of future digital professionals in Burundi.
This publication was produced with the financial support of the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
MSM's Expert Centre on Emerging Economies
This institutional collaboration project is part of MSM's Expert Centre on Emerging Economies. The department is an expert centre on sustainable private sector development in emerging and developing markets. We capacitate managers and professionals from government, private sector, NGOs, and post-secondary education in Africa, Asia, Middle East, and Latin America. We offer consultancy and customized training programs, and we manage complex projects in key sectors, e.g. water, agriculture and health. For more information click here.
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