AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Preparedness: A regional response involving Burundi has trained more than 3,200 frontline workers in surveillance, infection control and public health communication as insecurity disrupts efforts to contain the outbreak in the DRC. Climate Readiness: East African Community states adopted a joint plan for a potentially strong El Niño, using climate warnings to prepare for flooding, disease risks and damage to livelihoods and infrastructure, including in Burundi’s highlands. Digital Media: Burundi’s new National Communication Council president, ICT specialist Nathan Ntahondi, says he will modernize the regulator and adapt its work to the changing digital media landscape. Greener Connectivity: Econet Burundi has begun a $2.5 million solar project, the first phase of a $6.5 million plan to shift its telecom network to renewable energy. The rollout is expected to cut diesel use by about 300,000 litres a year. Lake Science: A new four-country conservation initiative involving Burundi aims to protect Lake Tanganyika’s ecosystems and strengthen climate-resilient livelihoods.
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