AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDigital Transformation: Burundi’s finance and digital economy minister used MWC26 Doha to call for African input in global technology policy, saying the country’s digital transformation programme prioritises AI and could benefit from international partnerships. Health Tech: Burundi-based innovators can apply to Villgro Africa’s MedTech programme by November 16. Six startups will receive two years of support to develop and bring medical devices to market. Green Connectivity: Econet Wireless Burundi has begun a $2.5 million solar rollout, the first phase of a $6.5 million plan to shift its telecom network to renewable energy. The initial phase is expected to cut diesel use by about 300,000 litres a year. Regional Digital Rules: A new report warns that differing EAC data-protection rules raise costs and slow digital services, highlighting the need for more compatible regulation as cross-border digital trade grows.
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