AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDigital Identity & Payments: Burundi is exploring India’s “India Stack” model to speed up its own national identity and payments systems, with talks focused on using UPI-style rails for wider financial inclusion. Transport Infrastructure: China-aided works at Melchior Ndadaye International Airport in Bujumbura are pushing ahead with runway rehabilitation and expansion, aiming to remove a bottleneck for Burundi’s air connectivity. Digital Skills for Youth: The ILO and Microsoft launched a 1,700-learner digital skills and employment programme for refugee and host-community youth in Kenya, using blended learning and Microsoft certification vouchers. Tech Funding for Creators: Google Play unveiled a Sh129m Indie Games Fund for Africa, offering equity-free support and mentorship to small studios across 32 countries, including Kenya. Health Tech & Outbreak Response: South Africa reaffirmed support for DRC’s Ebola response, including backing for local vaccine development and safer humanitarian access. Climate & Early Warning: Tanzania called for more climate science investment and faster forecasting tools, including AI and machine learning, to strengthen early warning systems.
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