Laetitia Irakoze

Agricultural Loans and Food Security: Evidence from Rural Households in Ngozi, Burundi

Privat Rwasa, Lambert Niyoyitungiye, Alexis Ndayizeye & Laetitia Irakoze · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2026

In Burundi, agriculture is the pillar of food security, but smallholders face financing constraints. This study aims to assess the impact of agricultural loans on the food security of rural households in the commune of Ngozi. A cross-sectional survey conducted in May 2025 collect...