Berbérati

Berbérati is one of the Central African Republic’s main secondary cities and a regional service centre in the south-west. Its urban infrastructure is vulnerable to erosion and flooding, while limited municipal resources make it difficult to extend roads, drainage and other services at the pace required by population growth and displacement.

The Inclusive and Resilient Cities Project has selected Berbérati for investment combining conventional infrastructure with nature-based solutions such as urban greening and improved rainwater retention. The city has also received a solar mini-grid and distribution network, strengthening access to electricity. These interventions address two basic constraints on urban development: environmental risk and unreliable services. For Berbérati, improving resilience and energy access can make existing neighbourhoods more functional while providing a stronger base for future growth.