Burundi is faced with the following challenges in order to make rank among the top investment destination countries:
- Poor infrastructure in areas of roads , airport, telecommunication, hospitals, schools and other support services
- High cost of finance
- High energy costs
- Lack of skilled manpower due to poor education
- Lack of clear policies in some sectors
- Corruption and poor governance continue to tear the already shaky economy
- Poor farming practices
- Unpredictable weather conditions