AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPower Investment: Burundi’s Mubuga solar project is cited as a model for closing Africa’s electricity gap. Replicating it will require bankable projects, stronger institutions and financing linked to productive activity. Regional Trade: Tanzania secured $1.2 billion for a 411-kilometre railway to Kigoma, expected to lower freight costs and improve businesses’ access to regional markets. Agriculture: Fertilizer shortages sparked a road blockade in Rutana, where residents protested delayed deliveries from local producer FOMI, highlighting risks to farm supply and transport. Digital Payments: The EAC is developing a cross-border payment system to reduce transaction costs and reliance on the US dollar, but Burundi is not yet fully connected to the existing platform. Lake Economy: A €15.986 million regional programme involving Burundi aims to protect 1.6 million hectares of the Lake Tanganyika basin and support climate-resilient livelihoods.
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