AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCOMESA AI Policy Push: COMESA has started consultations across 21 member states to shape a harmonized regional AI strategy, shared AI rules, and a digital inclusion action plan—starting with Kenya (late June) and Zambia (mid-July). Disaster-Ready Media: In Bujumbura, UNESCO and Kakama launched a disaster preparedness and response framework for media institutions, urging more accurate reporting to support safer community decisions. E-Commerce Trust in the EAC: The EAC says cross-border online shopping could get safer as it wraps up a knowledge exchange on legal and regulatory gaps for regional e-commerce. Burundi Tech & Language: A Kiswahili promotion conference in Bujumbura highlighted using AI and digital platforms to expand Swahili in education and research. Regional Connectivity & Jobs: Kenya’s plan for a major Lamu refinery was reiterated as a way to serve multiple East African markets, including Burundi, while creating youth jobs. Local Business Tech: Burundi-linked innovation news also points to value-add processing ideas—like mechanized banana juice production—aimed at improving hygiene and creating new markets.
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