AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoClimate Preparedness: The East African Community adopted a joint El Niño response plan on November 6, warning of potentially heavy rains through February 2027. Burundi’s highlands are among the areas at risk, with the plan focused on early warnings, protecting livelihoods and limiting flood damage. Green Connectivity: Econet Burundi has launched a $2.5 million solar project, the first phase of a $6.5 million plan to shift its telecom network to renewable energy. The initial rollout will cover about a third of network sites and cut diesel use by an estimated 300,000 litres a year. Regional Digital Links: New EAC roaming rules could lower the cost of cross-border calls and data; Burundi is among six member states already using the existing One Network Area framework. Health Science: Burundians joined a regional wildlife disease surveillance course in Uganda, learning to spot and report diseases that can spread between animals and people. Lake Tanganyika: A six-year, €15.986 million programme involving Burundi and three neighboring countries aims to protect 1.6 million hectares and strengthen climate-resilient livelihoods.
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